Administration Officer

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; South Australia; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health network in South Australia is seeking a Clinical Administrative Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support. You will manage patient reception, documentation, and coordination tasks within a fast-paced healthcare environment while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Annual leave with loading

Health and fitness benefits

Career growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reception and administrative support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of health and welfare services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, confidential administrative support.
• Manage patient reception and appointment scheduling.
• Coordinate documentation and facilities logistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic clinical systems

Job description

$58,709 - $63,154 p.a plus salary packaging

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary: ASO2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Contracted Role working 37.5 hours per week up to 6 months

About the Role

As a Clinical Administrative Officer within Integrated Care, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, confidential, and responsive administrative support across a network of clinical sites. Based in and around the Adelaide CBD, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including patient reception, appointment scheduling, documentation management, Medicare billing, facilities and fleet coordination, as well as interpreter and transport bookings. Your efficiency and attention to detail will ensure the seamless delivery of care and support services to a diverse client group.

Working as part of a collaborative and solution-focused team, you will contribute to maintaining a positive workplace culture and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives. You will also be responsible for preparing agendas, minutes, and correspondence to support internal operations. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting and values professionalism, adaptability, and quality service delivery.

About You

You are a professional and approachable administrative support officer with a strong customer service focus and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary health environment. You bring a high level of attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability to your work, ensuring consistent delivery of accurate, client-centred services.

Proven experience in reception and administrative support, with strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic clinical systems.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, determine client needs, and respond confidentially and appropriately.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated accuracy, initiative, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

Sound understanding of health and welfare services, particularly as they relate to vulnerable population groups.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.