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Operational Support Officer

Western Sydney Local Health District
Blacktown, NSW
A$38.39-$39.26 p/h
Administration & Office Support β†’ Administrative Assistants
Contract
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


πŸ₯ Be at the heart of health service operations – make a real impact

πŸ“‹ Lead executive support, HR, and finance with purpose

πŸš€ Fast-paced, rewarding role with growth opportunities

Drive efficiency, support execs, manage HR and finance tasks, lead admin improvements, and make real impact in health services. Apply Now!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 17th October 2025)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $38.39 - $39.26 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.

  • State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
  • Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
  • Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
  • Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
  • Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.

Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.

What you'll be doing
The Operational Support Officer provides essential administrative and organisational support to the Director, Integration, Partnerships & Enablers within Integrated and Community Health. This pivotal role ensures effective operations across executive support, HR, finance, and governance. Responsibilities can include:

  • Delivering high-level secretariat support for executive meetings and committees
  • Preparing and manage key documents, correspondence, and internal communications
  • Coordinating HR tasks including rosters, leave forms, and data entry in HealthRoster
  • Processing financial requisitions via Oracle and maintain compliance with budget guidelines
  • Developing, implementing, and reviewing administrative systems to improve efficiency and service quality

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

  1. Demonstrated comprehensive and successful experience in providing high level executive assistance and support to senior management including a proven capacity to operate effectively in a complex environment demanding confidentiality, flexibility and discernment
  2. Demonstrated organisational/time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight timeframes and manage competing demands
  3. Demonstrated ability to identify issues of relevance, sensitivity and confidentiality, to interpret complex information and advice and use discretion in knowing when to escalate matters of importance and/or urgency
  4. Demonstrated ability to project a professional image and establish credibility and trust with all staff and customers
  5. Advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite of office products and ability to effectively utilise an electronic document management system such as HPE and rostering system such as HealthRoster
  6. Excellent, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to prepare and review complex correspondence within a senior management environment and advice to internal and external clients

Requisition ID: REQ561419
Applications Close: 21st May 2025

Need more information?

  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Nereus Maranan on 0417 283 790

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applican


About Western Sydney Local Health District

Blacktown, NSW, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
5001-10000 employees

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health care to more than a million people living in the state’s fastest growing region, and is home to several centres of clinical expertise including the National Pancreas Transplant Unit, the NSW Trauma Centre and the NSW Brain Injury Unit. We combine world-class clinical and research facilities with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.

WSLHD includes five major hospitals - Westmead, Blacktown, Cumberland, Mount Druitt and Auburn - and more than 800 specialist clinics and services. We employ more than 14,000 people.

We provide public health care to 120 suburbs in the Parramatta City, Blacktown City, Hills Shire and Cumberland local government areas, spanning 780 square kilometres. Our catchment is a rich tapestry of culture, people and beliefs.

We have an enviable record in medical research, innovation and education that will only be enhanced by multi-million dollar redevelopments now underway at several of our facilities. Our future has never looked brighter.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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