Administration Coordinator Acute and Statewide Services

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (negotiable)

Job summary

The Administration Coordinator in Adelaide CBD will deliver high-level administrative support to ensure efficient client services across acute and statewide services. You will manage records, coordinate workflows, and contribute to a positive, compliant office environment.

You should have strong written and verbal communication, experience with administration systems, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with limited supervision.
• Ability to keep clear, accurate administrative and financial records and maintain and improve systems.
• Experience with records management and administration systems, including computer-based information systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective management of administrative systems and services.
• Contribute to a team environment prioritising safety and development of staff.
• Ensure office systems and procedures are established, enhanced and maintained where broader corporate systems are not in place.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Record keeping

Administration systems

Tools

Records management software

Computer-based information systems

Job description

Administration Coordinator Acute and Statewide Services

Job no: 949430
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

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What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Administration Coordinator is responsible for high level administration duties and the effective and efficient delivery of administrative services to support effective client service delivery.

Key duties of the role

• Contribute to the effective management of administrative systems and services
• Contribute to a team environment, which promotes positivity, learning and development, safety and welfare of employees, acknowledge differences and encourage creativity, innovation and honesty
• Ensure office systems and procedures are established, enhanced and maintained where broader corporate systems are not in place

Skills and Experience

• Effective written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a broad range of people, both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with limited supervision and deal effectively with a range of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to keep clear, accurate administrative and financial records and maintain and improve systems.
• Experience with records management and administration systems, including computer-based information systems.

Enquiries can be directed to

Jackie McCormack

Administrative Manager

8161 7198

[e-mail]

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO3 - Administration Coordinator Acute and Statewide Services Role-Description-949430.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 24 September 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time