Join Taree Community Health — where care, community and lifestyle come together.

Remuneration: $66,608.03 - $68,817.27 Per Annum (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Taree Community Health Centre & Pulteney Street Administration offices

Employment Type: 1.2FTE Permanent and 1.1FTE Temporary

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

Hours Per Week: Up to 38hr/wk

Requisition ID: REQ634319

Applications Close: Monday, 2nd February 2026

About The Service

Taree Community Health is part of Integrated Care Services Hunter & Lower Mid North Coast and delivers a wide range of community-based health services to the Manning region. As an Administration Officer, you will be the first point of contact for patients accessing care, providing essential front-line support that helps connect people with the right services at the right time.

You will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment alongside a supportive administrative team, skilled clinicians, and management who are committed to patient-centred care and positive health outcomes for the community.

Located in the heart of the Lower Mid North Coast, this role offers more than just a job. With rivers, beaches, rainforests and national parks on your doorstep, the Barrington Coast lifestyle is second to none. Just three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle, the region offers affordable living, great schools, and endless outdoor activities. To learn more about the local lifestyle, visit lovetaree.com.au.

About The Role

As an Administration Officer, you will provide friendly, professional front-line services to patients and visitors accessing Taree Community Health Centre and the Pulteney Street Administration Offices.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

Providing face-to-face and telephone customer serviceResponding to enquiries and providing accurate information to clientsActing as the first point of contact and referring clients to appropriate service streamsCollecting, updating and maintaining demographic informationCreating service requests and booking appointments using the CHIME systemScanning, uploading and managing documentation within internal systemsPreparing mail-out packs and supporting general office duties

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and your contribution plays a vital part in supporting both clients and clinicians.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and skilled administrator who enjoys working with people and making a difference at the community level. You bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and empathy to everything you do.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have

A friendly, approachable and positive mannerStrong written, verbal and listening communication skillsFlexibility and adaptability in a busy environmentA cooperative and professional approach, with openness to feedbackA supportive, team-focused mindsetEmpathy and a non-judgmental attitude when supporting clients

Healthcare experience is helpful but not essential. Many systems and processes can be learned with the right attitude and willingness to grow.

Why Join Us?

You will be well supported from day one, with training and mentoring provided by experienced Level 2 Administration Officers who are committed to helping you succeed.

Support And Development Include

Hands-on training in patient management and administrative systemsOngoing guidance and encouragement as you build confidence and independenceA welcoming and collaborative team environmentOpportunities to develop your administrative skills within community health

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work supports community wellbeing — and a lifestyle that truly delivers — we’d love to hear from you.

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?

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For role related queries or questions contact Dianne Carroll on Dianne.Carroll@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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