Administration Officer Level 2 Community Mental Health

Be the Friendly Face of the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service

Remuneration : $64046.06 - $66170.25 Per Annum (Pro-Rata for Part-Time) Superannuation Salary Packaging

Location : Lake Macquarie and Newcastle

Employment Type : 1 x TemporaryFull Time (Maternity Relief) - ending 22nd February 2026

1 x Temporary Part Time (16hr / wk)

Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 2

Hours Per Week : Up to 38

Requisition ID : REQ609317

Applications Close : Monday 27th October 2025

About the Role :

Would you like to be part of a passionate team supporting mental health services across the Hunter region We have an exciting opportunity within the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service for an Administration Officer to join our dynamic and supportive administration team.

This role includes one full-time maternity relief position based at Lake Macquarie as well as part-time opportunities across both Lake Macquarie and Newcastle sites.

As an Administration Officer youll be the first point of contact for community members visiting our facilities. Your professionalism empathy and efficiency will help ensure the smooth daily operations of our service and contribute to a positive experience for consumers families and staff.

In this Role Youll :

• Welcome and assist visitors with warmth professionalism and compassion.
• Manage front desk and switchboard duties directing calls and enquiries promptly and courteously.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry and documentation.
• Coordinate contractor and delivery management ensuring smooth facility operations.
• Contribute to a supportive collaborative and community-focused workplace.

This is a weekday role working Monday to Friday 8 : 00am 4 : 30pm.

About You :

You are an adaptable motivated individual who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working with people. You have excellent communication and organisational skills and take pride in providing high-quality administrative and customer service support.

Youll succeed in this role if you :

If you value teamwork enjoy helping others and are looking to develop your career in health administration this role offers an excellent foundation.

What We Offer :

This role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in health administration and be part of a supportive purpose-driven team.

Youll benefit from :

Why Hunter New England Health

As one of the largest employers in the region Hunter New England Local Health District offers stability growth and the chance to make a real difference in your community. Our CORE values - Collaboration Openness Respect and Empowerment - guide everything we do.

Join us in supporting mental health services that change lives.

Additional Information :

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Information for Applicants :

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015 : 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.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit : 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. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

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 or.

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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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 64046 - 66170