Administrative Officer

Department of Health Tasmania; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental health department in Tasmania seeks a part-time administrative professional to support staffing coordination within the Integrated Operations Centre. The ideal candidate will provide high-level clerical support, assist with workload prioritization, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Candidates will benefit from professional development opportunities and additional perks such as access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport access for families

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Effective administrative and clerical support for senior staff.
• Ability to coordinate staffing resources.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the Integrated Operations Centre.
• Coordinate daily staffing requirements.
• Assist with maintaining roster updates.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Staffing and recruitment coordination

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

The Mersey Community Hospital forms an integral part of Hospitals North West, providing high level health care to the Tasmanian community. The Integrated Operations Centre forms a vital part of the day to day management of all aspects of the hospital.

The Role:

• Provide high-level administrative support within the IOC by undertaking a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
• In consultation with the Nursing Director of Integrated Operations, coordinate the sourcing and allocation of daily staffing requirements for clinical departments and services as delegated.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers to coordinate staffing resources for clinical areas to cover leave and hard-to-fill roster gaps (planned and unplanned) and assist the Nurse Unit Manager with maintaining timely updates of Proact to reflect roster/allocator changes.

You will need:

• Provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support for the Nursing Director Integrated Operations, MCH IOC and Nurse Unit Manager group (staffing and recruitment)
• Assist in the prioritisation of IOC workload, including recognising and investigating issues as they arise and proactively contributing to solutions.
• Exercise reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and for providing labour in an efficient and safe manner.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join the team.

The salary range is $73,811 to $79,779 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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