Ward Clerk- 4C- Postnatal Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Ward Clerk for Flinders Medical Centre's Postnatal Ward 4C in Adelaide. This short-term contract supports families and clinical teams by handling inquiries and coordinating administrative tasks.

The role serves as the first point of contact for patients, visitors and staff, with responsibilities including visitor management, phone inquiries, notes and discharge summaries, and liaison with Radiology and laboratories.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with a range of patients, the public, visitors and staff.
• General experience in clerical and/or receptionist duties.
• Experience in using information systems and data entry.
• Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of a computer.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support to registrars with collection of notes and discharge summaries.
• Liaising with other departments (eg to Radiology, laboratories, other medical staff) as requested by the MUM/shift coordinator.
• Take and word process minutes for unit meetings.

Skills

Communication

Clerical experience

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Reception duties

Job description

Job no: 953725
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Women's and Children's Division
• Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO2
• Full-time contract until late June 2027

Ward Clerk | Postnatal Ward 4C | Flinders Medical Centre

Ward Clerk role - Flinders Medical Centre's Postnatal Ward — a short-term contract supporting families and clinical teams.

About the role:

The Ward Clerk provides the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff.

• 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.
• Provide support to registrars with collection of notes and discharge summaries.
• Liaising with other departments (eg to Radiology, laboratories, other medical staff) as requested by the MUM/shift coordinator.
• Take and word process minutes for unit meetings.

About you:

• Ability to communicate with a range of patients, the public, visitors and staff in an efficient and courteous manner.
• General experience in clerical and/or receptionist duties.
• Experience in using information systems and data entry.
• Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the use of a computer.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Brittany Glen , Administration M anager , Ph: 0478 363 016, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 4th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Ward Clerk - Post Natal Ward Support (4C) 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. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 asse ssment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 953725

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time