Bring your coordination skills and commitment to patient care into a rewarding and specialised role.
Remuneration: $68,338.79 - $70,468.72 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Belmont Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until Oct 2026
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590923
Applications Close: Thursday, 28th August 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Are you an experienced Waitlist Support Officer, or do you have a background in hospital admissions and are ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to grow into a pivotal role within a high-functioning and supportive team at Belmont Hospital.
Why join us at Belmont Hospital?
Nestled near the shores of Lake Macquarie, Belmont Hospital offers a welcoming and modern healthcare environment. We provide a range of inpatient and outpatient acute and sub-acute health care services to our diverse community.
The Waitlist Support Officer will be based in our light-filled, open-plan admissions department, working closely with a tight-knit team made up of another Waitlist Support Officer and a Waitlist Co-ordinator. Our team is community-focused, genuinely supportive, and motivated by a shared commitment to quality patient outcomes.
We pride ourselves on our approachable culture, strong team values, and a workplace that fosters continuous learning and improvement.
About the role
As the Waitlist Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the efficient scheduling of elective surgeries and ensuring patient care remains at the centre of all we do.
A typical week will see you:
- Coordinating theatre dates for elective surgery patients
- Managing short-notice cancellations and filling vacant slots efficiently
- Communicating with surgeons and patients to arrange appropriate surgery dates
- Supporting the Waitlist Co-ordinator and collaborating with the wider admissions team
What we offer:
- Thorough onsite induction and team mentoring
- Offsite training in patient management systems and scheduling tools
- A stable role in a collaborative team that celebrates reliability, initiative, and mutual support
- If you're ready to use your organisational and interpersonal skills in a role that directly contributes to improving patient outcomes, this position could be the perfect fit.
About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have previous experience in waitlist management or hospital admissions
- Are reliable, honest, and hardworking
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and clinicians
- Adapt easily to changing workloads and shifting priorities
- Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- While experience in a hospital setting is essential, we’ll support your success in this role with hands-on training and ongoing mentoring.
If you're looking to advance your career in healthcare administration and become part of a supportive and values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jade Hislop on Jade.Hislop@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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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.
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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