Booking Clerk (509564L4)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania at Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking a Booking Clerk to deliver efficient booking and waiting list management for elective surgery. The role emphasizes organization, initiative and attention to detail, providing excellent customer service and administrative support within a busy hospital setting.

Multiple fixed-term positions are available, with various hours (60.8 per fortnight or 30.4 per fortnight), commencing for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient booking and waiting list management for elective surgery.
• Offer high level administrative support and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Be part of a busy and supportive team as a Booking Clerk, delivering efficient booking and waiting list management services for elective surgery. This role offers the opportunity to use your organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.

The Team

Provides efficient and quality business processes associated with the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Elective Surgery Waiting List and Theatre bookings, utilising the Hospital Information System and communication with a wide spectrum of internal and external customers.

Provides a high level of administrative and clerical support to the Unit using significant initiative and discretion.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Multiple fixed term part time, day worker positions, working 60.8 hours per fortnight or 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date for 12 months.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary packaging 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Renee Mansfield
Manager of Support Services - Surgical and Perioperative Service
[e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Be part of a busy and supportive team as a Booking Clerk, delivering efficient booking and waiting list management services for elective surgery. This role offers the opportunity to use your organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.