Senior Administration Officer

Temporary (12 months) Part-Time (Parental Leave Cover)

24 hours per week – flexible working arrangements available (5–6 hour days preferred)

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Temporary Part-Time
• Salary Classification: Administration Officer level 4 1st Year
• Renumeration: $39.43 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

We are seeking a proactive and professional Senior Administrative Officer to provide high-level support to the Operations Manager across General Medicine and Palliative Care Services at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

About the role

This role will see you working closely with the Operations Manager, supporting the smooth coordination of daily operations. You will manage diaries and correspondence, prepare reports, coordinate meetings, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and provide essential administrative support to a busy clinical service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated administration professional looking for a role that offers:

• Flexible working hours – 24 hours per week across 4 days (5–6 hour days preferred)
• Salary packaging options + superannuation + annual leave loading
• A supportive environment with variety in your day
• The opportunity to work closely with clinical leaders and make a meaningful contribution

About you

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently

For further information please contact Taryn Nguyen Administration Manager Taryn.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.  We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Join our Team today!

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 This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.