Administrative Assistant - Cardiology Department

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (negotiable)

Job summary

The Women's and Children's Health Network in North Adelaide is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant (ASO2) to provide high‑level admin and reception support to the Department. The role focuses on accurate record keeping, referrals processing, and coordinating patient administration.

Permanent ongoing status, 0.5 FTE, with salary range $66,442 to $69,504 plus 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or clerical experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience providing confidential administrative support to senior staff and preparing correspondence, reports and minutes.
• Knowledge of office procedures, medical terminology, OHSW, information management and relevant public sector legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day to day, high level administrative and reception support services are provided to the Department.
• Processing, managing, and maintaining all private and public referrals. Ensure referrals are compliant. Process MBS billing and cash receipts of any gap payments.
• Assist in the provision of quality improvement by taking a leadership role in quality control reviews and improvement programs
• Provides culturally sensitive services while maintaining accurate records and ensuring office stationery, supplies and equipment are adequately maintained and available.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Senior staff support

Medical terminology

Public sector legislation

Job description

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary - ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer L2, $66,442 to $69,504 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.5 FTE) - Permanent Ongoing

About WCHN

Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence - with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and reception support to the Department. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate clerical documentation, records and booking information. The position supports effective patient care management through accurate record keeping and administration.

Key duties of the role

• Ensure day to day, high level administrative and reception support services are provided to the Department.
• Processing, managing, and maintaining all private and public referrals. Ensure referrals are compliant. Process MBS billing and cash receipts of any gap payments.
• Assist in the provision of quality improvement by taking a leadership role in quality control reviews and improvement programs
• Provides culturally sensitive services while maintaining accurate records and ensuring office stationery, supplies and equipment are adequately maintained and available.

Skills and Experience

• Previous administrative or clerical experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience providing confidential administrative support to senior staff and preparing correspondence, reports and minutes.
• Knowledge of office procedures, medical terminology, OHSW, information management and relevant public sector legislation.

Enquiries can be directed to

Marija Joksimovic

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 22 October 2026 11:55PM