If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy coordinating travel arrangements, the Travel Booking Clerk role offers a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare sector. This position allows you to support staff and patients by ensuring efficient and accurate travel booking services while contributing to improved healthcare access in rural communities.
About the Company
Far West Local Health District is one of 15 Local Health Districts operating under NSW Health. It provides essential healthcare services across far west New South Wales, covering multiple communities including Broken Hill, Balranald, and Wentworth.
With over 800 clinicians and support staff across nine health facilities, the organization is committed to delivering high-quality care using modern clinical practices and technology. Its mission focuses on improving health outcomes and creating excellence in rural and remote healthcare services.
Responsibilities
As a Travel Booking Clerk, your primary role is to manage and coordinate travel arrangements efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing travel bookings for staff, Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), and patients
- Ensuring timely and accurate travel coordination
- Maintaining organized and methodical records of bookings
- Communicating effectively with clients and service providers
- Supporting a smooth and reliable travel booking service
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Understanding of legislation, commercial contracts, and travel booking requirements
- Proven experience in travel transaction processing services
- Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently
Skills and Desired Knowledge
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling bookings
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Customer service mindset with a professional approach
- Knowledge of travel systems and booking processes
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment
Benefits
Working with Far West Local Health District offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary with superannuation
- 5 weeks of annual leave per year
- Salary packaging options to reduce tax
- Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO)
- Access to a fitness passport program
- Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment in a welcoming rural community
- Comfortable lifestyle with short commute times and free parking
