Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2027 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $80,340.91 - $82,240.21 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ572476
Location: Sydney
Application close: 26th May 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join NSW Health Pathology's Clinical IT Operations Team. We are recruiting a full time, temporary (2 year contract) Administrative and Project Support Officer. The appointee will be well trained and supported to be successful in the role. This position represents a wonderful professional development opportunity. You will be working both at our Clinical ICT Operations office at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick and our corporate office at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. We also offer flexible working arrangements that allow you to work two days per week from home.

We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

This position works across the Clinical Operations team by supporting and coordinating a diverse range of projects and undertaking organisational and administrative tasks that contribute to the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. The Project Support Officer is responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of functions to meet project timelines including administrative support functions, secretariat support to committees, and providing business support activities including financial, procurement and recruitment services.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Demonstrated experience in providing executive administrative support, including the capacity to operate effectively with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgement, discretion and initiative and meet deadlines.
2. Proven ability to effectively develop and implement administrative systems and processes to support the smooth functioning of a team including demonstrated knowledge of invoicing, procurement and contract management requirements
3. High level written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff and key stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated experience in problem solving and ability to respond, adapt and cope with changing priorities.
5. Highly developed skills in using PC based software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook), SharePoint and network operations and electronic systems to complete work activities.
6. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of project management documentation, reports and briefings.
7. Demonstrated experience in the provision high level secretariat support to project meetings and committees, including preparation and appropriate distribution of documents such as agendas, minutes and supporting documents.

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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Winter on [email protected]

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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.