Ward Clerk

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $55,631.75 – $57,588.44 per annum

Facility: A5 Surgical Ward, Wollongong Hospital

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ201001

Closing Date: Monday, 25 January 2021

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary vacancies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Ward Clerk is responsible for administrative and clerical support services to the Surgical Wards in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

ABOUT OUR HOME

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is nestled between the mountains and the sea on the stunning New South Wales South Coast. Wollongong Hospital is only 1.5 hours from Sydney.

Commute times are short; childcare, housing and entertainment options are plentiful and affordable; and when you’re not at work, you can relax on some of the country’s best beaches, explore the stunning natural surroundings or enjoy the local dining and adventure scene.

To learn more about Illawarra Shoalhaven please visit: https://www.visitwollongong.com.au/

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has bed base of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

The Hospital is closely affiliated with the University of Wollongong and the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. An academic suite locate at Wollongong Hospital supports the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Wollongong.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

We pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We also offer competitive salary-packaging options designed to increase your take home pay, the Fitness Passport and real career development and progression opportunities.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disability, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks in a demanding workload.

Experience of responding to a range of enquiries and determining the appropriate response in a complex work environment.

High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to providing a quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures.

Ability to use computer hardware, software applications and electronic systems at a basic level in accordance with policy and procedure.

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For role related queries or questions contact Alana Clements on Alana.Clements@health.nsw.gov.au