Administrative Assistant

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of West Arthur; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging arrangements

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a casual front office receptionist and administrator for Morawa Health Service. The role includes managing general reception duties and providing clerical support to the Nurse Manager.

The position offers casual hours with opportunities to work across inland sites, including North Midlands and Mullewa Health Service. Applicants should have strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication in a patient-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Front desk reception experience and ability to handle phone and email inquiries.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and able to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general client front office reception and administration services.
• Provide clerical and secretarial support to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Admin Experience

Computer Literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Profile

Provide general client front office reception and administration services for the Morawa Health Service. Provide clerical and secretarial support to the Nurse Manager.

This is a Casual appointment.

Opportunities to work across all inland sites, picking up casual shifts at North Midlands and Mullewa Health Service also.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

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:

• Admin Experience - managing busy front reception, including phone and emails.
• Computer Literacy - Basic - Intermediate Skills. Proficient in MS Office applications and able to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Communication - effective communication with patients, stakeholders and colleagues. Verbal and written.
• Teamwork - ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact MJ Morrell on 08 9971 0203.

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 records 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).