Ward Admin Assistant

PageUp People Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

PageUp People Limited is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant Ward 4D for the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. The role supports Ward 4D operations, working closely with patients and staff to ensure smooth administrative processes at Flinders Medical Centre.

The incumbent will report to the Nurse Unit Manager and Administration Manager, handling inquiries, coordinating visitors, and maintaining efficient workflow while upholding governance and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing.
• Previous experience as a Ward Administrative Assistant/Admin Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework and Consumer Engagement Framework and Plan.
• Ensuring that requests of the patient’s family re visitors are adhered to.
• Answering all incoming telephone calls and dealing with routine patient enquiries – using judgement in conveying appropriate information.
• Welcoming and directing visitors to the patient concerned
• Monitoring workflow, prioritising work and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computing skills

Ward Administrative Experience

Time management

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

Job no: 951918
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – FMC Medicine Ward 4D
• Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO2 | 15 HPW position available till Feb 2027

Administrative Assistant Ward 4D|Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

There's real satisfaction in knowing that what you do every day helps a ward run better and patients feel more supported. Ward 4D at Flinders Medical Centre is looking for an administrator who brings that same quiet dedication to everything they do.

About the role:

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and Administration Manager, this role is required to work in close proximity to patients and should have a working knowledge of hospital operations & activities.

• Commitment to delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework and Consumer Engagement Framework and Plan.
• Ensuring that requests of the patient’s family re visitors are adhered to.
• Answering all incoming telephone calls and dealing with routine patient enquiries – using judgement in conveying appropriate information.
• Welcoming and directing visitors to the patient concerned
• Monitoring workflow, prioritising work and meeting deadlines.

About you:

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing
• Previous experience as a Ward Administrative Assistant/Admin Assistant
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Cheynne Willis, Administration Manager, [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Wednesday, 14th of October 2026

Attachments:

• Ward Clerk 4D Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 951918