Administrative Assistant - Genetics Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 FBT year

Fitness Passport

Public transport for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (negotiated)

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in Adelaide seeks an Administrative Assistant to support outpatient services. You will manage reception, patient records, bookings and departmental processes to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.

The role offers full-time and part-time contracts, salary ASO2, with terms including salary packaging and staff benefits. Applicants can contact the Enquiries person for more information.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office products, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to manage confidential information and provide personal administrative support.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a front-line reception service to the department.
• Ensure enquiries regarding patient welfare are dealt with promptly.
• Process billings for all appointments using department system.
• Book patient follow up appointments.
• Collect, maintain, track, and return case notes.

Skills

Reception duties

MS Office

Secretarial support

Typing reports

Independent working

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job no: 951743

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO2, $66,442.00 - $69,504.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full time and part time, Multiple temporary and ongoing contracts available

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. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a vital role in supporting quality patient care. You'll provide administrative and reception services, manage outpatient bookings, maintain accurate patient records and documentation, and help streamline departmental processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an efficient, patient-focused healthcare environment.

Key duties of the role

• Provide a front-line reception service to the department.
• Ensuring that enquiries regarding patient welfare are dealt with promptly.
• Process billings for all appointments using department system.
• Book patients follow up appointments.
• Collect, maintain, track, and return case notes.

Skills and Experience

• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with the use of windows and Microsoft Office products; e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience in providing a confidential secretarial and personal administrative support service.
• Experience in typing reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to work independently and under limited direction to meet deadlines and achieve agreed outputs.

Enquiries can be directed to

Marija Joksimovic

Administrative Manager, Outpatients

[e-mail]

8161 8012

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55pm

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO2 - Administrative Assistant - Genetics - Role Description - 951743.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist