Cardiothoracic Unit Secretary — Flexible Hospital Admin

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (living expenses)

Salary packaging (meals)

Pre-tax super

Novated lease options

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a skilled Secretary to support the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide. You will coordinate appointments, prepare medical correspondence and maintain patient records to help clinicians focus on patient care.

This full‑time temporary position offers salary from $66,442 to $69,504 per annum plus super and salary packaging, with a possibility of ongoing employment beyond 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bring experience in office and secretarial procedures.
• Type accurately and confidently from dictation.
• Use excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills.
• Set priorities and work independently and within a team.
• Use computer systems and handle enquiries with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical correspondence, discharge summaries and operation lists.
• Maintain accurate patient records and protect confidential information.
• Arrange operation dates, appointments and investigations with clinical staff.
• Update waiting lists, operation boards and administrative records.
• Welcome patients and visitors and direct telephone enquiries with care.
• Liaise with hospital teams and external services to support daily activity.

Skills

Office procedures

Dictation typing

Spelling & grammar

Prioritisation

Empathy with inquiries

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a skilled Secretary to support the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide. You will coordinate appointments, prepare medical correspondence and maintain patient records to help clinicians focus on patient care.

This full‑time temporary position offers salary from $66,442 to $69,504 per annum plus super and salary packaging, with a possibility of ongoing employment beyond 12 months.