- Start in late Jan '27 and support a busy 40-bed surgical ward at NSW’s largest private hospital
- Join a close-knit team delivering exceptional patient care and recovery
- Enjoy a varied role with strong team support and NFP salary packaging benefits
Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- We have many other benefits as well, see a complete list of all our other Employee benefits and discounts when you meet us!
What you will be doing in this role
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Knight Ward, our 40-bed General and Colorectal Surgery Unit. As the first point of contact for patients, families, visitors and clinicians, you will help create a positive experience while ensuring the ward runs efficiently.
You will coordinate a range of administrative activities including answering phones, greeting visitors, maintaining patient records, preparing and managing patient documentation, ordering ward supplies, and liaising with doctors, Radiology and other departments across the hospital. Working closely with nursing and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure information flows smoothly and patients receive the support they need throughout their recovery journey.
This is a full-time permanent position working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You can confidently manage competing priorities, use your initiative and remain calm and professional while supporting patients, visitors and busy clinical teams.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Experience in administration or a similar support role, medical admin experience preferred but not essential
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Confidence using hospital or office computer systems
- A proactive approach and ability to work independently
- A warm, empathetic and professional manner when dealing with patients and families.
About Us
Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Applications close 29 November 2026. Please note this is subject to change and applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
