Administrative Assistant

WA Country Health Service; Dongara; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Health’s Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service seeks an adaptable administrative support officer to handle a range of clerical and accounting tasks. The role provides essential support for daily operations, processing accounts in line with FAA Act and Treasurer’s instructions, and assisting with secretarial duties.

The position offers permanent / fixed term / casual appointments at 64 hours per fortnight with potential for extension or permanency, and benefits aligned with WA Health

Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer skills including experience in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and email operations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet time schedules.
• Experience in the handling of monies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service for Administrative, accounting and secretarial tasks.
• Process accounts in accordance with FAA Act and Treasurer's instructions.
• Support other administrative duties as required to maintain service continuity.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Monies handling

Databases

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email operations

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Position Profile

Provides general administrative support to ensue efficient and effective operation of the Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service for Administrative, accounting and secretarial tasks. Processing accounts in accordance with FAA Act and Treasurers instructions. This is a Permanent / Fixed Term / Casual appointment at 64 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Demonstrated computer skills including experience in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and email operations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet time schedules.
• Experience in the handling of monies.

Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Tricia Pavelka on 08 9927 0200. Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.