Administrative Assistant

About this role

Step into a rewarding Casual Administrative Assistant role where every shift brings variety, meaningful community connections, and the flexibility to enjoy the work-life balance that comes with rural living. Remuneration : $34.93 - $36.09 Per Hour + 12% Super Employment Type : Casual Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 2 Requisition ID : REQ683067 Location : Merriwa MPS Applications Close: Thursday 13th August 2026 About the Role: As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering professional front-line reception services while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the facility through accurate filing, confidential medical record management, and a broad range of essential administrative and clerical duties. Where you’ll be working: Nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter, Merriwa offers the perfect blend of country charm, community connection, and relaxed rural living. Located along the iconic Golden Highway between Newcastle and Dubbo, Merriwa Multi Purpose Service is a welcoming and diverse healthcare facility where your contribution truly makes a difference. This 24/7 healthcare service provides a broad and rewarding clinical environment, featuring 14 aged care beds, 8 acute beds, a dedicated palliative care bed, and 2 Emergency Department beds within a close-knit 15-bed facility. Working at Merriwa MPS offers the unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and the local community while gaining valuable exposure across aged care, acute care, emergency, and palliative services - all within a supportive rural healthcare setting. What we can offer you: At Hunter New England Health , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network • Career progression opportunities within NSW Health • Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay • Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing Additional information: • If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. • To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. • At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support. Need more information? • Click here for the Position Description • Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Nishad Gopinath on Nishad.Gopinath@health.nsw.gov.au Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn !