Administration Officer - Eastern Community Mental Health Centre

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 for/rel.

Meals & entertainment $2,650

Pre-tax super and novated lease

Leave loading

Fitness discounts

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work options where available

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Administration Officer for the Eastern Community Mental Health Centre in Tranmere, SA 5073. You will provide confidential reception and admin support, manage clinics, maintain client records and assist private practice clinics with billing and letters. Great for someone with strong customer service and data-entry skills.

Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, five-day roster. Salary ASO2 $66,442–$69,504 p.a.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administration or clerical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and exercise initiative.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and respond to phone and counter enquiries.
• Manage clinic appointments, referrals and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate client records and confidential filing.
• Support private practice clinics with billing and medical letters.
• Coordinate office supplies and help improve daily processes.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative experience

Data entry

Prioritise tasks

Meet deadlines

Empathy

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administration Officer - Eastern Community Mental Health Centre

Job no: 953516
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Administration Officer

Eastern Community Mental Health Centre, Tranmere SA 5073

Salary: ASO2 – $66,442 to $69,504 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging

Permanent full time | 37.5 hours per week | Five-day roster

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As the largest health network in South Australia, CALHN plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare. 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.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services , our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Support welcoming mental health care at Tranmere. You’ll provide confidential reception and administrative support, organise clinics and maintain client records across Eastern Community Mental Health and Rights of Private Practice services.

• Welcome clients and respond to phone and counter enquiries.
• Manage clinic appointments, referrals and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate client records and confidential filing.
• Support private practice clinics with billing and medical letters.
• Coordinate office supplies and help improve daily processes.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring customer service and administrative experience.
• Use Microsoft Office and enter data accurately.
• Prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work with initiative.
• Communicate with empathy and protect confidentiality.
• Work calmly under pressure and support your team.

Experience in Rights of Private Practice will be viewed favourably.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

• Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Tricia Hunter, Business Officer.
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