Relieving Administration Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated lease options

Flexible work options where available

Leave loading and wellness benefits

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Relieving Administration Officer to provide relieving administration, reception and ward clerk support across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation services, with flexibility across CALHN sites in Woodville South SA 5011 and other CALHN sites.

The role is a temporary full-time position from December 2026 to December 2027, offering ASO2 salary of 66,442 to 69,504 AUD per annum plus super and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Broad administration experience in a health setting.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, databases and data entry systems.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and accuracy; SUNRISE/EPAS experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration, reception and unit secretary relief across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and protect confidential information.
• Record patient admissions, movements, transfers and discharges.
• Liaise with clinical teams about admissions and ward activity.
• Order and maintain medical and stationery supplies.
• Support consistent work practices and service improvements.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Data entry

SUNRISE/EPAS

Tools

SUNRISE/EPAS

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Relieving Administration Officer

• Neuroscience and Rehabilitation | Woodville South SA 5011 and across CALHN sites


• ASO2 $66,442 to $69,504 p.a. + super + salary packaging


• Temporary full time | December 2026 to December 2027

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through clinical care, research and innovation. Join a team committed to safe, connected and high-quality healthcare for our community.

Every voice matters at CALHN. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients and work across teams to support a seamless patient journey.

About the Role

Enjoy variety while helping our clinical teams deliver patient care. You’ll provide relieving administration, reception and ward clerk support across Neuroscience and Rehabilitation services, adapting to different teams and keeping daily operations organised.

• Provide administration, reception and unit secretary relief.


• Maintain accurate patient records and protect confidential information.


• Record patient admissions, movements, transfers and discharges.


• Liaise with clinical teams about admissions and ward activity.


• Order and maintain medical and stationery supplies.


• Support consistent work practices and service improvements.

The role description covers the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Repat Health Precinct, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You’ll need to adapt to changing work areas and priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring broad administration experience in a health setting.


• Provide helpful, professional customer service.


• Use Microsoft Office, databases and data entry systems.


• Prioritise work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.


• Communicate clearly and handle information discreetly.

You’ll also bring knowledge of medical terminology, experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and accurate numerical, filing and literacy skills. Completion of, or willingness to undertake, relevant studies or courses is required. Experience with SUNRISE/EPAS is an advantage.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Build your skills in a hospital team where reliable administration supports patient care every day.

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax super and novated lease options.


• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN.


• Work together – multidisciplinary support and shared expertise.


• Find your balance – flexible work options where available.


• Enjoy the extras – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.


• Enhance your wellbeing – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the attached role description for the full requirements: 955385 - RD for ASO2 Relieving Administration Officer.pdf


• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.


• This is a Category B position.

Curious About This Role

Connect with Shannen Ross, EA of Program Manager / Admin Coordinator

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