Administration Trainee Officer

I Work For Sa; Berri; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & training opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity & inclusion

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

SA Health in Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (Berri, SA) is offering an Administration Trainee Officer position. The role provides clerical, reception and administrative support within a hospital setting, with on-the-job training and formal study to build a foundation for a career in health administration.

The trainee works with clinical and non-clinical teams, developing skills in data entry, records management and customer service while maintaining confidentiality and safety in a

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions with supervision.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn data entry and administrative systems.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, patients and the public.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy and workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, reception and administrative support across hospital services.
• Assist with records management, correspondence and document preparation.
• Support data entry, meeting coordination and customer service activities.
• Contribute to a safe, professional and consumer-focused environment.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Communication with staff and public

Confidentiality awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 954866
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• 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:

• 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.

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

Flexibility Statement

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