Administrative Service Officer

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite physiotherapists

Onsite cafes & staff facilities

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking temporary Administration Officers to join the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital. You will provide administrative and reception support to patients, visitors and clinical staff in a fast-paced hospital setting, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

We offer competitive pay, salary packaging, flexible working conditions and access to onsite services. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable and adaptable with strong communication and customer

Qualifications

• Frontline administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Customer service and reception skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support in a busy healthcare setting.
• Support patients, visitors and clinical staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Deliver friendly, reliable service and maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Reception duties

Administration

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 2/3 (PN P20960, Several)
Salary: $70,236.00 - $84,284.00 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Emergency Department
Closing Date: 20th November 2026

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Please note: This recruitment is for temporary positions

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy helping others, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service?

Join the Emergency Department as an Administration Officer and play an important frontline role supporting patients, visitors and clinical staff. You'll provide administrative and reception support in a busy healthcare setting, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of one of the ACT's busiest services.

We're seeking friendly, reliable and adaptable individuals who enjoy working with people and thrive in a busy environment. With strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a focus on customer service, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for patients and visitors while supporting a dedicated healthcare team.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Anna-Maria Thompson at (02) 5124 4*** or at ***************@act.gov.au.