Administrative Officer - Rheumatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Rheumatology is seeking an Administrative Officer to keep outpatient services running smoothly, coordinating appointments, patient records and clinic workflows for a multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Head of Unit, you will provide confidential administrative support, handle referrals and inquiries, and contribute to efficient unit operations while upholding SA Health standards. Part-time, 18.75 hours/week, ongoing.

Qualifications

• Provide quality and confidential administrative support services (word processing, data entry, filing, correspondence).
• Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation and minute taking.
• Support Head of Unit with project work and referrals.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Clerical skills

Email/phone handling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• 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)

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Narelle Goldie, Administration Officer, 82046429,

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Wednesday 28th of October 2026

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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.
• 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 in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 946185