Forensic Mental Health Admin Officer (Level 3)

Southern NSW Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is establishing a new 20-bed Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, opening 13 October 2026. The Administration Officer Level 3 will provide timely admin support to the clinical team and help shape the ward’s operations from day one.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to manage rostering, data entry, purchasing and documentation, contributing to recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care and smooth day‑to‑day

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Administration or willingness to undertake.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with HealthRoster rostering system.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely administrative support to the clinical team.
• Rostering, recruitment, leave, payroll and staff credentialing activities.
• Data entry and administrative support relating to patient care and clinical activities.
• Assist with finance, quality, accreditation, incident management and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate administrative activities relating to equipment, medical supplies and purchasing.
• Provide administrative support for multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Meet deadlines

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

HealthRoster experience

Education

Certificate III in Health Administration

Tools

HealthRoster

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District is establishing a new 20-bed Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, opening 13 October 2026. The Administration Officer Level 3 will provide timely admin support to the clinical team and help shape the ward’s operations from day one.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to manage rostering, data entry, purchasing and documentation, contributing to recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care and smooth day‑to‑day