Administrative Assistant (532934)

Department of Health; Scottsdale; Presencial; AUD 69.000 - 74.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Study leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an Administrative Assistant Band 2 to provide reception, administration and information management support. The role requires strong office management knowledge, excellent computer skills, and the ability to assist with day-to-day operations within a senior team setting.

This permanent, part-time position works 32 hours per fortnight, with hours negotiable. The successful applicant will contribute to professional development and employee benefits

Formación

• Sound knowledge of office management principles.
• Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capacity to support day-to-day operations in a senior management and team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administration support, reception and customer services.
• Handle records and information management.
• Coordinate scheduling and services across the unit.

Conocimientos

Office management

Administration

Communication skills

Computer skills

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Calendar apps

Database systems

Descripción del empleo

The Team NESM Hospital Scottsdale provides a range of primary health and community care services. The hospital provides 18 sub-acute beds, an Outpatient and Emergency Service, palliative care, low risk midwifery run antenatal and extended midwifery services, physiotherapy, radiology, social worker and visiting services. Other services provided include Community Nursing and Home Help. NESM Hospital Scottsdale is also a University Department of Rural Health teaching site providing facilities for students to stay and undertake clinical placements in Scottsdale.

Role

You will provide administration support, reception and customer services, records and information management, scheduling and co-ordination of services. You will need sound knowledge of office management principles, and the capacity to effectively support the management of day-to-day operations of the area. Well-developed computer skills, including the ability to efficiently operate word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, mail, and database systems. Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion when undertaking administrative and reception duties in a senior management and team environment.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

Salary $68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Benefits

• Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility Note

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties

• Administrative Assistant Band 2.docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

Contact

Name: Kayelene Kettle
Position: Admin Coordinator
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.