Medical Receptionist

NSW Health Pathology; Wellington; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra leave

In-house training

Gym discounts

EAP

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology in Dubbo invites applications for a Medical receptionist. The role supports administrative services within the health service, providing proficient computer skills and effective customer service to a busy team.

Working 24 hours per week on a temporary Part Time contract up to March 2027, with potential for ongoing employment. You’ll handle phones, data entry, scheduling, and coordination in a healthcare setting, contributing to a professional, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to liaise confidently with people at all levels.
• Experience providing administrative support in healthcare or similar settings.
• Capable of prioritising and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the service/unit.
• Demonstrate competent computer skills to support operations.
• Handle standard reception duties and patient/service queries.
• Utilise Word, Excel and Outlook for daily tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Administrative tasks

Computer literacy

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to March 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2 Remuneration: $34.94 - $36.10 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ701317 Location: Dubbo Health Service Applications Close: 4 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Kickstart Your Career in Regional Healthcare! NSW Health Pathology is hiring a Medical receptionist to join our dynamic team in Dubbo, a vibrant regional city in the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley. Live and work where others come to visit! Dubbo offers a multicultural community, award-winning attractions like Taronga Western Plains Zoo, thriving arts and sporting scenes, affordable housing, excellent schools and healthcare, and daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Join a dedicated team based at the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, a teaching hospital providing critical services across the Western region. Be part of a professional, community-focused environment that values quality, connection, and care.

What you'll be doing

The Administration Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective provision of administrative services within the service/unit. The Administration Officer is required to provide competent computer skills to support the effective and efficient functioning of the service/unit.

What we can offer you

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service?

• Suitable communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team and to liaise confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Ability to undertake various administrative tasks and perform duties with attention to detail.
• Competent skills in computer use and relevant software programs eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience in providing administrative support within a healthcare or similar setting.
• Capable organisational skills with proven ability to determine work priorities and meet deadlines.

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Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail.
• The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!