Emergency Department Admin Reliever (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Administration Officer – ED Reliever to provide frontline administrative support across two 24/7 emergency departments, including after-hours and weekends.

You will register and admit patients, coordinate bed management and discharge processes, and assist clinical staff with clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate records and strong patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or customer-facing role.
• Experience navigating electronic patient management or records systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks accurately.
• Clear, respectful communication with diverse audiences.
• Availability and flexibility to cover relief shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of confidentiality and patient privacy obligations.

Responsibilities

• Registering and admitting patients, maintaining records in clinical information systems.
• Coordinating patient flow administration, bed management documentation and discharge processing.
• Supporting clinical staff with clerical tasks to keep the department running efficiently.
• Communicating professionally with patients, families and multidisciplinary team members in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer-facing experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Flexibility for shift coverage

Job description

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Administration Officer – ED Reliever to provide frontline administrative support across two 24/7 emergency departments, including after-hours and weekends.

You will register and admit patients, coordinate bed management and discharge processes, and assist clinical staff with clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate records and strong patient care.