For over 30 years, Strathfield Private Hospital has been proudly serving Sydney’s inner west, delivering exceptional care across cardiac services, orthopaedics, urology, breast surgery, endoscopy, ENT, general and colorectal surgery, and bariatric procedures. As part of the Ramsay Health Care network, we combine world-class facilities with a warm, supportive environment for both patients and staff. Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk to join our hospital on a permanent part-time basis. As a Ward Clerk, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to patients and their families. You must be passionate about being in the front line dealing with, the general public, our patients and staff.  You must also enjoy a varied and fast paced administration role.  The successful applicant would need to be flexible and have strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Your key responsibilities of this job include:

• Admission and discharge processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation.
• Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the ward.
• Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments.
• Work alongside medical staff, colleagues, patients and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients.
• Compilation and management of patient admission papers and clinical notes

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will be an effective and approachable administrative professional with a passion for client care and a high standard of customer-focused service in line with Ramsay's core values. 

You will also demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administration hospital-based role
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus
• Intermediate-advanced skills utilising the Microsoft office suite with ability to maintain data entry accuracy.
• High level time management and organisational skills
• Certificate in Medical terminology highly regarded
• A professional and personable disposition
• Ability to work within a team environment and multitask
• Willingness to learn and the ability to grasp concepts with ease
• Previous experience using Patient Information Systems (i.e. Meditech)
• Previous experience using hospital mainframe systems (Desirable)

What’s in it for You?
On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $33.92 - $34.65 per hour + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 4th August 2026

Reference number: JR114513 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.