General Paediatric Secretary

About this role

Support specialist paediatric care while making a difference to the lives of children and their families every day.

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Admin Officer Level 2A Remuneration : $70,067.99 - $71,072.43 per annum + super Hours Per Week : 38 Location : John Hunter Children's Hospital Requisition ID : REQ676265 Applications Close : Sunday, 16th August 2026

Where you'll be working: The General Paediatrics Department at John Hunter Children's Hospital provides specialist care to children and young people across the Hunter New England region. Our team consists of General Paediatricians, Fellows, Junior Medical Officers, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Allied Health staff who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, family-centred care.

As part of the administrative team, you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians across multiple outpatient clinics and inpatient services. You will join a supportive and experienced administration team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service to patients, families and staff.

About the role: The General Paediatric Secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to a busy team of specialist paediatricians and medical staff. This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. This position reports to the Clerical Administration Manager.

As the successful applicant, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training from experienced members of the administration team. You will be supported to become familiar with departmental workflows, hospital policies and electronic systems, including patient administration and medical record applications.

About you: Our ideal candidate is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a busy, team-oriented environment. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are committed to providing outstanding customer service to patients, families and healthcare professionals.

You will have: • Demonstrated experience in a busy administrative or medical secretary role. • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands. • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • A commitment to providing high-quality customer service with a patient and family-centred approach.

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: • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information: • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. • 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.

Need more information?    1) Click here for the Position Description     2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Anne Williams on Anne.Williams@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.

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.

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