Office Coordinator

NSW Health Pathology; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional leave days

Training and development

Gym discounts

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology in Newcastle is seeking an Office Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the corporate team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Based in our corporate office, this role focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day functions, handling multiple tasks with a proactive mindset, and contributing to the efficiency of our healthcare operations. Temporary full-time until September 2026 with potential for ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office support for the Newcastle Corporate Office.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks are managed in a timely manner.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until September 2026 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $78,183.85 - $79,973.57 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690072

Location: Newcastle

Applications Close: 20 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Join NSW Health Pathology as an Office Coordinator and play a vital role in supporting our dynamic corporate team! Based in our corporate office, this is your chance to provide high-level administrative and operational support, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions in a fast-paced healthcare environment. If you're an organised multitasker with a proactive mindset and a passion for supporting teams that make a real impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

The Administration Officer provides effective administrative and office support services for the Newcastle Corporate Office, whilst ensuring all tasks undertaken are managed in a timely manner.

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.

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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 your own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Dunn on [e-mail]

For more information please see Statement of Duties

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