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#527811 Administration Officer

Department of Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Casual

Casual
Salary Classification: Administration Officer Level 2, Year 1-2
Remuneration: $31.20-$32.24 per hour + Superannuation + salary packing options

THE ROLE:
Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) is seeking a Casual Administrator Office to join our casual pool to provide you with the opportunity to provide you with the flexibility to work across multiple departments within the hospital.

DUTIES:
Meeting and greeting staff, patients and visitors using a friendly and professional manner
Identifying self and department using a friendly manner when communicating by telephone
Providing timely assistance when assistance is sought
Typing is performed in a timely and efficient manner
Presenting correspondence accurately and professionally
Ensuring Patient charts and related information is readily accessible and kept up to date (if required)
Proficiency in Microsoft suite
General administrative tasks related to the day to day running of the hospital

ABOUT YOU:
Ability to function within a health care environment with a proven ability to work independently, as part of a multidisciplinary team and with people at all levels
Working knowledge of medical terminology or certificate holder (if required)
Demonstrated word processing, database and spreadsheet skills (competence level and range of skills as requested by various departments)
Experience in undertaking routine correspondence and administrative procedures
Understanding of and adherence to, the principles of privacy and confidentiality in respect of hospital matters for patients and staff
Effective time management skills and demonstrated organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

For further information, please contact Jessica Evans, Office Manager, Palliative Care on Jessica.evans@calvarymater.org.au.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, to ensure suitability for the role.
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.