Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Admin Officer Lvl 3
Remuneration: $68,338.79 to $70,468.72 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ599773
Application Close Date: 07/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/09/2025 – 17/09/2025
Contact Details: Bonni Dy – (02) 9616 8108 | bonni.dy@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
Previous applicants need not apply
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is on the lookout for a proactive and experienced Medical Secretary to support our dynamic medical workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for an administrative professional with a solid background in healthcare and a deep understanding of the NSW Hospital Medical Workforce structure.
In this pivotal role, you’ll provide high-level administrative support across multiple specialties. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings
Preparing accurate and professional correspondence
Supporting departmental goals and initiatives
Handling rostering, payroll, and travel arrangements for senior medical staff
We’re seeking someone who is detail-oriented, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you’re known for your initiative and ability to juggle competing priorities, we’d love to hear from you
What You'll be Doing
The Medical Administration Administrative Support Officer is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service with regard to the handling of Medical Administration Department enquiries.
This position will provide effective, efficient and high-level Secretarial support to Heads Of Departments for various medical departments throughout the hospital.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- What inspired you to apply for this role, and what aspects of working within the Medical Administration team at Fairfield Hospital do you find most appealing or motivating?
- Can you describe a time when you successfully managed multiple administrative responsibilities under pressure? How did you prioritise your tasks, and what was the outcome?
- This role requires a solid understanding of hospital or health sector administrative processes. How has your experience in a healthcare or similarly structured environment equipped you to support clinical or professional staff and contribute to operational efficiency?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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