Administration Officer- Elliston

Sa Health; Elliston; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing program

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

SA Health's Mid-Eyre Medical Practice in Elliston is seeking an Administration Officer on a part-time, fixed-term contract to 22 March 2027. The role supports front-of-house and back-office operations, focusing on efficient reception, records management, and coordinated appointment systems for the Eyre Peninsula community.

You will bring strong Microsoft Office skills, ability to handle competing priorities, and excellent interpersonal skills to engage diverse clients, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office for word processing and data entry.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without close supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills engaging clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in file management and admin or database systems in a team.
• Familiarity with confidentiality obligations in health or government settings.
• Knowledge of government admin instructions, office procedures and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception, inquiries and appointment coordination with a focus on patient experience.
• Provide financial, clerical, and administrative support to staff, management and health unit committees.
• Maintain accurate records through file management, data entry, and administrative databases.
• Support the broader multidisciplinary team to move clients through services with dignity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality compliance

Govt admin rules

Job description

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Mid Eyre Medical, Elliston
• Salary: ASO2 $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits & Leave Loading
• Temporary Part Time position working 22.5 hours per week (up to 22 March 2027)

Overview

Elliston is a coastal community on the Eyre Peninsula, and the people who call it home deserve reliable, responsive healthcare. SA Health's Mid-Eyre Medical Practice is looking for an Administration Officer to join the team on a part-time, fixed-term contract through to 22 March 2027 - a role where your organisational skills and commitment to genuine service directly support the delivery of medical, allied, and primary health care to this community.

What You'll Be Doing

Accountable to the Medical Practice Co-ordinator, you'll keep the front-of-house and back-office running smoothly across the Elliston site. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing reception, incoming enquiries, and appointment coordination with a focus on patient experience
• Providing financial, clerical, and administrative support to staff, management, and health unit committees
• Maintaining accurate records through file management, data entry, and administrative database systems
• Supporting the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure clients move through services efficiently and with dignity

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including word processing and data entry
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without close supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and with varying needs, including those who present in distress
• Experience in file management and administrative or database systems within a team environment
• Familiarity with confidentiality obligations in a health or government service setting - SA Health's standards in this area are non-negotiable
• A working knowledge of government administrative instructions, office procedures, and relevant legislation

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

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Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to regional professional networks and ongoing professional development
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from .
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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