Health Safety and Wellbeing Administration Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

ADOs

Fitness passport

EAP

Job summary

NSW Health in Westmead is seeking a Health Safety and Wellbeing Administration Officer to support workers compensation documentation, wages and administrative tasks across SCHN.

The role processes insurer claims, handles medical certificates, and maintains accurate wage entitlements and reconciliations. This permanent part-time position offers a structured environment within a leading paediatric health service with flexible work options and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Notification of claims to insurer, processing medical certificates, calculating wage entitlements.
• Maintaining accurate reconciliation records across SCHN.
• Providing administrative support to Health Safety and Wellbeing team.

Job description

Health Safety and Wellbeing Administration Officer

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration:78183.85 - 79973.57 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ704800
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Kathy Sorrenson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Health Safety and Wellbeing Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring the processing and claims management of workers compensation claims documentation, wages and supporting the Health Safety and Wellbeing with administrative tasks across the Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN).

Duties include the notification of claims to the insurer, processing medical certificates, calculating wage entitlements and maintaining accurate reconciliation records.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.