Job Description: Role title: Patient Experience Officer (Morning and Afternoon Shifts) Role type: Permanent full Time Role grade: Administration Officer Level 5, Year1/2 Department and location: Emergency Department, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney Salary: $82,337.78 - $84,205.25 + super + salary packaging Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth. Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here. About the role Lead the implementation of initiatives focused on improving the emergency department waiting experience for patients to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Regularly communicate with clinical staff working in triage and the waiting room to ensure a coordinated approach to patient communication and the escalation of concerns. Support, develop and implement strategies to build a workforce culture focused on patients and their carers feeling welcomed and cared for while awaiting care in the emergency department. Demonstrate a commitment to improving services delivered to diverse cultural groups. Provide timely and efficient contact with patients and carers, assisting with the provision of patient information, including the utilisation of the GoShare application. Proactively identify suboptimal service and potential sources of complaints regarding patients in the waiting room, and implement initiatives to improve the patient and carer experience. Monitor patient and carer feedback on service levels provided by clerical staff. Mediate and escalate non-clinical issues and take the initiative to become involved in complex and time-consuming customer service requests. Contribute to the development of new ideas, including identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of work processes and implementing change in the workplace Working hours: Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7:30 am–4:00 pm or 1:00 pm–9:30 pm. Current coverage is 7:30 am–9:30 pm, with the possibility of extending later in the future. About you Strong customer service skills with a genuine passion for creating a positive and supportive experience for patients and their carers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and clinical teams. Resilient, adaptable and proactive, with sound judgement, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills when managing challenging situations. Highly organised, with the ability to balance competing priorities, work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team. Confident using computers and able to work a rotating roster across seven days, including early morning starts and late-night finishes. What we can offer you Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 12 November 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Review the following documents: How to upload and address the selection criteria Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form Position Description Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected] View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Patient Experience Officer.

more at Svha.

Visiting Medical Officer, Cardiology

Casual Registered and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses - Night Duty

Registered Nurse - Pathway to Speciality Practice (PSP) - Cardiology and Cardiac Cath Lab

similar roles.

School Behavior Technician

School-Based Behavioral Technician (Paid Training)

Behavior Paraprofessional (26-27)

Sustainability Intern - Paris

Intern - Digital Art Director - Paris

Student Enrollment Specialist