SCHN’s Genetic Metabolic Disorders Service is looking for Administrative Support (Part Time).
- Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 04/09/2022
- Position Classification: Admin Officer Lvl 3
- Remuneration: 60982.66 – 62989.97 (full time equivalent)
- Hours Per Week: 27
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you’ll be doing
The SCHN Genetic Metabolic Diseases Service (GMDS) provides clinical services for the diagnosis and management of patients with genetic metabolic disorders. The NSW Biochemical Genetics (BG) Laboratory is a Statewide laboratory service for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with inherited metabolic disease. Both services form part of the Western Sydney Genetics Program.
The incumbent will work to provide administrative support to the Staff Specialists of the GMDS and administrative support to the BG Laboratory.
The position requires a high level of organisation and communication skills to perform a wide range of administrative tasks and interaction with a diverse range of people.
- Accurate typing of 60wpm, Dictaphone ability and demonstrated accurate data entry skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle a diverse range of medical, para-medical and public enquiries.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Experience is using computer databases and MS Office applications suite.
- Ability to show initiative, maintain motivation and work autonomously.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an organised manner, to prioritise numerous and competing tasks.
- Experience with PathNet Millenium computer system and Hospital management systems including, but not limited to, HealthRoster, recruitment software and finance management is desirable.
- Previous experience with medical terminology is desirable.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is required for all NSW Health staff in line with the recent NSW Government Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 (including any amendments):
- Applicants are required to provide evidence of their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and confirmation of booking for second dose prior to 30th November 2021
- From 30th November 2021 onwards, all applicants to provide evidence of first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination
If you have a medical reason and cannot be vaccinated:
A COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication form must be completed by a GP or Medical Practitioner. An exemption to the Public Health Order requirements will only be considered if you are unable, due to a medical contraindication, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How to apply
For role-related queries or questions, contact Ingrid Prammer on ingrid.prammer@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 10/10/2021
