Administration Trainee Officer

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network; Berri; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Relocation guidance and resources

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is seeking an Administration Trainee Officer to provide clerical and reception support within a hospital setting. You will work with clinical and non-clinical teams, learning essential administrative processes while developing skills for a career in health administration.

The role involves data entry, records management and use of electronic medical records, with on-the-job training and formal study components.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions with supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, patients and the public.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn data entry and systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Understanding of privacy, safety and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, reception and administrative support in a hospital setting.
• Handle correspondence, records management and document preparation.
• Support patients, visitors and staff and assist with electronic medical records usage.
• Assist with meetings, data entry and customer service activities.
• Contribute to quality, safety and compliance with organisational policies.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Records management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administration Trainee Officer

Job no: ******
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• ASO1 | Administrative Services Officer Level 1 | $58,626.00 to $63,695.00 p.a.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to progress to an Administrative Services Officer Level 2 (ASO2) once they can demonstrate that they meet the required competencies at the Level 2.

• Employment: Full time | Term Contract (temporary up to 7 January 2028)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

ASO1 | Administration Trainee Officer

About the Role:

Kick-start your career in healthcare administration as an Administration Trainee Officer, providing essential clerical, reception and administrative support in a hospital setting. Work alongside clinical and non-clinical teams, develop valuable skills and contribute to the smooth day-to-day delivery of health services.

The role provides routine administrative and reception support by assisting with correspondence, records management, document preparation, data entry, meeting coordination and customer service activities. The Administration Trainee Officer responds to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, supports patients, visitors and staff, and develops competency in the use of electronic medical records, Microsoft Office applications and other administrative systems.

As part of the traineeship, the incumbent participates in formal learning and workplace development activities, applies new skills in the workplace and works collaboratively within the administration team. The role promotes quality, safety and compliance by adhering to organisational policies, maintaining confidentiality and privacy, contributing to workplace improvement initiatives and supporting a safe, professional and consumer-focused environment.

The position provides exposure to a variety of administrative functions across multiple hospital services, enabling the trainee to gain broad experience and build a strong foundation for a career within SA Health. Through a combination of on-the-job training, mentoring and formal study, the Administration Trainee Officer develops the skills, confidence and professional behaviours required to effectively support healthcare teams while delivering high‑quality service to patients, consumers and the wider community.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to learn, organise and prioritise tasks with guidance and supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate professionally with staff, patients and the public.
• Basic computer skills, or willingness to learn data entry, word processing and administrative systems.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and workplace policies, maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, workplace health and safety, and professional workplace conduct.

Desired Criteria

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and develop administrative and customer service skills.
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn electronic systems, medical terminology and health service processes.
• Interest in healthcare administration, quality and safety, with previous customer service or administrative experience desirable.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: ******

Enquiries

Alanah Harding
Position: Corporate Administration & PAS Manager
Phone: ************
E-mail: ************************

Application Closing Date

8 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

ASO1 - Administration Trainee Officer - Role Description.pdf

ASO2 - Administration Officer - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines