Administrative Officer - Rheumatology

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

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Job summary

Palliative Care SA in Adelaide is seeking an Administrative Officer for Rheumatology within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. You will coordinate appointments, manage patient records and support a multidisciplinary clinical team.

The role requires accurate data entry, confidential clerical support, and proficient MS Office skills. It is a part-time position (18.75 hours/week), offering ASO2 pay and pro rata salary, with a focus on delivering high-quality administrative services.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing a confidential clerical and administrative support service.
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook programs.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality & accurate administrative support services including word processing, data entry, photocopying, project work, preparation of correspondence, general filing, scheduling, and meeting/minute preparation.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Unit including project work as required.
• Handle internal and external client queries and route to the appropriate staff.
• Resolve inquiries in line with SA Health guidelines in a timely, accurate and concise manner.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Professional communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job no: 948134

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Corporate Services, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Rheumatology
• Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO2 | 18.75 Hours Per Week, Ongoing Position

Where Admin Meets Meaningful Healthcare — Administrative Officer, Rheumatology

You’ll keep specialist outpatient services running smoothly — managing appointments, patient records, and clinic coordination for a multidisciplinary clinical team. It’s a grounded, purposeful role for someone who takes pride in precise, patient-focused administration within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role is responsible for providing and coordinating quality focused, timely and confidential administrative support to contribute to the efficiency of the unit’s administrative functions.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide quality & accurate administrative support services including word processing, data entry, photocopying, project work, preparation of correspondence, general filing, scheduling, and preparing for meetings and minute taking as required,
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Unit including project work as required,
• Provide effective and timely referral of internal and external client telephone queries and incoming correspondence to the appropriate staff member as required,
• Satisfying customer inquiries and resolving issues within SA Health guidelines in a timely, accurate and concise manner

About you:

• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook programs,
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing,
• Ability to manage and prioritise own work and meet deadlines,
• Experience in providing a confidential clerical and administrative support service,
• Experience in working with the suite of office tools (incl. Word, Excel etc.),
• Proven experience in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards. (Mandatory for all clinical positions)

Want To Know More? Contact:

Narelle Goldie, Administration Officer, 82046429, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Wednesday 28th of October 2026

Attachments:

• ASO2-Administrative Officer- Rheumatology Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 946185

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time