Administration Assistant

WA Country Health Service; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Salary packaging

Professional development & study leave

Job summary

WA Country Health Service, Hedland Health Campus, seeks a committed Administration Assistant for a permanent full-time appointment. The role provides secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Medical Officer, contributing to efficient clinic and office operations in a remote WA community.

To succeed, you will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, solid secretarial experience, and proficient MS Office use, with the ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to liaise effectively with people across all organisation levels.
• Sound Secretarial and clerical skills with accurate word processing and minute taking skills. With ability to use various software packages, spreadsheets and word processing packages (MS Office).
• Proven organisational skills and time management skills and the ability to exercise discretion and use initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the identification and achievement of team goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Medical Officer at Hedland Health Campus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Minuting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment. Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant. This position provides secretarial services and administrative support to the Senior Medical Officer at the Hedland Health Campus.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to liaise effectively with people across all organisation levels.
• Sound Secretarial and clerical skills with accurate word processing and minute taking skills. With ability to use various software packages, spreadhseets and word processing packages (MS Office).
• Proven organisational skills and time management skills and the ability to exercise discretion and use initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the identification and achievement of team goals.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

We encourage you to contact Annie Lang on 08 9174 1066.

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 2-3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.

WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.

We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.