Medical Secretary

Employment Type: TemporaryPart Timeup to 1 February 2027Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3Remuneration: - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 32Requisition ID: REQ Location: WestmeadApplications Close: Midnight on 26 November 2025 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.This is an exciting opportunity for a mature, experienced and energetic Medical Secretary with exceptional organisational office skills to join our busy Administrative Team in the Cancer Centre for Children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Ideally, we are looking for an applicant with a healthcare background who is comfortable working in a busy team environment and have the ability to multi-task.This is a temporary part time position, 32 hours per week with an expected commencement date of February 2026.Business hours Monday to Friday, working alongside like-minded professionals within a busy Multidisciplinary Team environment. Perfect for someone living in the local area.Where you'll be working The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the largest childhood paediatric cancer department, with the busiest referral centre, in New South Wales.What you'll be doing The Medical Secretary provides a comprehensive range of high-level administrative/clerical services to support the achievement of the Cancer Centre for Children outcomes. About You Has experience working as a medical secretary in a busy healthcare environment. Strong communication skills - written and verbal with the capacity to communicate effectively with doctors, staff, patients, other health care professionals as well as external stakeholders. How to Apply Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: Aresumedetailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description Additional Benefits (for eligible employees) Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment savings Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Practice Opportunities Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about 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. Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Maureen Taylor on 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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact For technical support please contact the customer services team on . Child Safe Standards SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. Eligibility List An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. #J-18808-Ljbffr