Receptionist - Eurobodalla Regional Hospital

NSW Health; Moruya; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Officer – Be the Backbone of Our Rural Health Service, based at the Eurobodalla regional hospital development in Moruya. This permanent part-time role (32 hours/week) offers an opportunity to support clinical and non-clinical operations and help deliver excellent patient care.

You will handle reception, clerical tasks, and switchboard duties, contributing to smooth, confidential service across departments within a growing health district.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a high volume work area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a wide range of people.
• Competent in common ICT tasks: word processing, data entry, emails, internet.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Calm under pressure and able to stay composed in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• The Hospital Receptionist/Administrative Officer provides administration and clerical support, including the management of the hospital switchboard.
• Supports quality communication across the facility and non-clinical departments.

Skills

Effective communication

High volume experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Privacy & confidentiality

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Email

Internet

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Location:
Position Classification:Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration:$73,915.12 - $76,218.8
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ697222
Applications Close: 9 October 2026
Interview Details:Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service

Administration Officer – Be the Backbone of Our Rural Health Service. Are you organised, efficient, and passionate about supporting healthcare teams to deliver excellent patient care? Our Administration Officers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations across clinical and non-clinical departments. Your skills will help keep our rural health service running effectively and support our community’s wellbeing. Join us and help keep our health service running smoothly for the benefit of our community.

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

Support for

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

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What you'll be doing

The Hospital Receptionist/Administrative Officer provides administration and clerical support, including the management of the hospital switchboard which to support quality communication across the facility.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to work effectively in a high volume work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide variety of people, both internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Competency in the use of common information and communication technology for example word processing, data entry, emails, internet.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, providing an excellent customer service and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain composed in extreme/emergency circumstances.
• Able to demonstrate motivation, ability to take initiative within the bounds of a work role and capacity to work with minimal direct supervision.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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