Ward Administrative Officer (Level 2) - Perioperative Unit

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging

Job summary

NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Ward Administrative Officer (Level 2) for the Perioperative Unit on a temporary full-time contract until August 2027. You will support ward clerical operations and maintain the patient administration system.

The role runs Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 8:00pm with public holidays off, offering a structured public health career with salary packaging and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of Hospitals and Healthcare Systems.
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use initiative, work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Possess excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital ward administrative role will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting the clerical operations of the ward including accurately maintaining the computerised patient administration systems.
• You will be working Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 8:00pm, with public holidays off.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Ward Administrative Officer (Level 2) - Perioperative Unit

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time up to August 2027; with possibility of extension
Hours per Week: 38
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $1,327.59 - $1,371.63 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

In this role, you will be supporting the clerical operations of the ward including accurately maintaining the computerised patient administration systems.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 8:00pm, with public holidays off.

For more information, please view thePosition Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience or knowledge of Hospitals and Healthcare Systems.
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use initiative, work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Possess excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital ward administrative role will be highly regarded.
• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

Applications Close: 27 September 2026