Administration Officer Level 5 - Emergency Department and General Medicine - Shellharbour Hospital

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

$41.53 – $42.47 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part-Time (22 hours per week) until 22 August 2027 | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ683910 | Grade: Administration Officer Level 5 | Applications close: 30 August 2026

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This position provides high level support to the Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) Emergency and General Medicine departments, including the respective Heads of Department (HOD), by providing timely administrative services to the senior medical workforce within each department.

The incumbent forms part of the SHH Executive Administration team and is required to be self-directed, capable of working autonomously and proactively, to meet strict deadlines and sometimes conflicting tasks in a fast-paced work environment. 

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

This is a temporary leave relief position until 22 August 2027 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 Child Safe 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-          Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Justine Dwyer at ​*************@health.nsw.gov.au.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.