Health Systems Support Officer

AMSANT; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employer superannuation

Six weeks annual leave

Personal leave

Study leave opportunities

Professional development allowance

Ceremonial leave

Employee assistance program

Ex gratia leave during Christmas

Job summary

AMSANT in Alice Springs seeks a Health Systems Support Officer to join the Health Systems Team. You will provide clerical and administrative support, manage office operations and assist with travel and meetings, reporting to the Health Systems Manager.

This ongoing full-time role runs Mon-Fri, 08:00–16:30, supporting the Alice Springs office with duties across general administration and events, while aligning with Aboriginal health priorities and culturally respectful practices.

Qualifications

• High level minute taking, office administration and organisational skills using Word/Excel.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Experience in records management procedures, protocols and practice.
• Project management and logistic skills for organising large meetings.
• Awareness and respect of Aboriginal culture and knowledge of current issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general office supports for the Alice Springs staff.
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Assist in vehicle maintenance and repairs as required.
• Process invoices and assist with accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Schedule meetings and events for the Health Systems and PHMO teams.
• Prepare minutes, reports, newsletters and correspondence for teams.

Skills

Minute taking / Admin

Office administration

Communication

Records management

Project logistics

Cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About AMSANT
AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal community controlled health services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals)

About AMSANT
AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal community controlled health services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals)

About The Role

Contract duration: Ongoing, dependent on funding

Contract type: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Alice Springs

Salary: $84,306.13 - $94,414.56 p.a. plus superannuation

Role Description

The Health Systems Support Officer will participate as a member of the Health Systems Team and will report to the Health Systems Manager.

This is an administration operational role to support the Health Systems and PHMO teams with some support to the AMSANT Alice Springs Office with clerical/administration related tasks to ensure efficient operations of the office.

Responsibilities

General Office Duties

• Coordinate general office supports for the Alice Springs staff.
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Maintain office filing systems (both electronic and physical).
• Assist in ensuring Alice Springs vehicles are maintained and repaired as required
• Process invoices and assist with accounts payable/receivable tasks

Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings, appointments, and events for the Health Systems and PHMO teams.
• Prepare minutes, reports, presentations, correspondence and newsletters as required for the Health Systems and PHMO teams.
• Assist with event organisation, travel arrangements and expense tracking.
• Other duties as directed by the Health Systems Manager.

Essential

Selection Criteria (qualifications and attributes)

• High level minute taking, office administration and organisational skills including application of standard Microsoft office programs such as Word and Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Experience in records management procedures, protocols and practice
• Project management and logistic skills particularly around organising large meetings
• Awareness and respect of Aboriginal culture and knowledge of current issues effecting the lives of Aboriginal people.

Desirable

• Experience working in an Aboriginal community controlled organisation.

Applications closing on:- Monday, 26th October 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.