Ward Administrative Officer (Level 2) - Perioperative Unit

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Free courses/qualifications

EAP counselling

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an Administrative Officer Level 2 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. The role supports ward clerical operations and uses computerised patient administration systems to ensure smooth patient flow.

The successful candidate will have experience with hospital systems, deliver high-quality customer service to stakeholders, and work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Hours: 11:30am–8:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has experience or knowledge of hospital 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 written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital ward administrative role is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support ward clerical operations and maintain computerised patient administration systems.
• Clerical duties within the ward to ensure accurate patient data entry and processing.

Skills

Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

Customer service

Initiative / independence

Communication skills

Teamwork / multidisciplinary team

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full 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

Requisition ID: REQ692429

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 the Position 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.

Benefits

• 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.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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.

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For further information, please contact Cynthia Fedel on [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Applications Close: 27 September 2026

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