Administrative Assistant - Cardiology Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance (negotiable)

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and reception support to the Cardiology Department in Adelaide CBD. The role focuses on accurate record keeping, referrals management, and supporting patient care workflow.

The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) with ASO2 Administrative Services Officer level, offering salary packaging benefits, flexible working options where available, and opportunities for professional development within

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

Clerical skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Confidential support

Public sector knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Cardiology Department

Job no: 951952
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• 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 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.

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

Administrative Manager, OP

81618012

[e-mail]

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

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time