Clerk (Perioperative Services - Casual)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Riverside; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Professional development and pathways

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, North West region, is seeking a casual Clerk at Mersey Community Hospital to support patient bookings, pre‑assessment clinics and surgical pathways with high-quality administrative and customer service support.

The role involves front-of-house duties, data accuracy, clinic bookings and collaboration within an innovative multidisciplinary team across the Surgical & Perioperative Services North-West. Training may be provided across clerical areas.

Qualifications

• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with public and staff at all levels.
• Experience in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
• Demonstrate flexibility and customer service skills working within an innovative multidisciplinary team including the ability to organise, prioritise and problem solve workflows according to demand.

Responsibilities

• The Clerk is responsible for clerical duties within the Pre-Assessment Clinic.
• This includes booking clinics, liaising with patients, ensuring that data is accurate and providing a friendly front of house welcome.
• Training may occur in other areas, such as the clerk role within the Operating Suite to ensure all roles have backfill for leave periods.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Mersey Community Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual

Region:

North West

Location:

Mersey Community Hospital

Join Surgical & Perioperative Services North-West as a casual Clerk, supporting patient bookings, pre-assessment clinics and surgical pathways while delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support.

The Team

The Surgical & Perioperative Services North-West manages the wait listing and patient preparation processes for surgical procedures across the region. The department includes the booking offices, pre-assessment clinics and the admissions office, ensuring a smooth patient journey, meeting treat in turn principles.

The Role

The Clerk is responsible for clerical duties within the Pre-Assessment Clinic. This includes booking clinics, liaising with patients, ensuring that data is accurate and providing a friendly front of house welcome. Training may occur in other areas, such as the clerk role within the Operating Suite to ensure all roles have backfill for leave periods.

You will need

• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with public and staff at all levels.
• Experience in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
• Demonstrate flexibility and customer service skills working within an innovative multidisciplinary team including the ability to organise, prioritise and problem solve workflows according to demand.

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 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.

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata) . Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

It is the Employee’s responsibility to notify an Employer of any new criminal convictions during the course of their employment with the Department.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Successful Completion of, or a willingness to undertake, a recognised course in business/office administration and medical terminology

• Demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting

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.

Name: Sue Robertson
Position:Nurse Unit Manager Elective Surgery Access
Phone number: 0417 138 676
Email address: [e-mail]

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Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual

Region:

North West

Location:

Mersey Community Hospital

Join Surgical & Perioperative Services North-West as a casual Clerk, supporting patient bookings, pre-assessment clinics and surgical pathways while delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual

Region:

North West

Location:

Mersey Community Hospital

Join Surgical & Perioperative Services North-West as a casual Clerk, supporting patient bookings, pre-assessment clinics and surgical pathways while delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.