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 Administrative Officer provides clerical, stock control, purchasing and reception support to the staff of Biomedical Engineering and Inhalational Therapy. This position is responsible for maintaining the reception and office environments of the Department.

The Administrative Officer is key to management of medical device consumable stock used throughout the hospital and has a very physical role with respects to receiving and checking in stock, as well as issue and management of stock levels.

The Administrative Officer will be responsible for receipting of invoicing and financial reconciliation of large number of stock orders and medical gases invoicing.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills, with internal and external stakeholders

Stock control management experience

Proven ability to prioritise workload in a high activity environment and ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner

Demonstrated experience in administration working within a medical /health environment.

Proven ability to use initiative, to work autonomously and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Word, Outlook, Excel, basic database skills and email.

Proven ability to learn, or relevant experience with navigating various databases and scheduling systems

Physical ability to manage the unboxing of 15 deliveries per day.

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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, to assist in preparing your application.

As this role requires vaccination compliance, please refer to the Application Guide for requirements.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to commencement with NSW Health OR provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. Please also provide proof of booster vaccination, if available.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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Applications Close: 17/04/2022