Administrative Officer (Level 3) - Eastern Community Mental Health Services (CMHS)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) 
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $73,915 - $76,218 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Community Mental Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ682677
  
  

  
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.  Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
  

  
About the Role

Community Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health services which, through research and innovative commitments, sets standards that are emulated by other national and international organisations. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training, and management. We are committed to developing the highest skills in our community mental health staff through structured workplace competency development program, and supervision programs. 

The Administration Officer is responsible for the provision of a range of administrative support and clerical duties associated with the Canterbury and Camperdown Community Mental Health Centre. This includes answering client enquiries via the phone and in person and directing these enquiries in a professional manner to the appropriate person/services.  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated extensive experience in the provision of administration functions and clerical duties, and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with excellent face-to-face and telephone customer service skills including ability to engage with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading 
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!

• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health 

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). 

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

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For enquiries, please contact James Conley on 0436 616 ***

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Applications Close: 17 August 2026

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