Ward Clerk Neonatal Unit

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) Neonatal Ward is seeking a Ward Clerk to be the friendly first point of contact for patients, families, visitors and staff. You will support administration, coordinate between nursing, medical and admin teams, and assist with patient and bed management.

The role is part-time with specific days (Monday, Thursday, Friday Week 1; Monday and Friday Week 2) and offers a supportive healthcare environment with salary packaging and flexible working

Qualifications

• General experience in clerical and/or receptionist duties.
• Experience in using information systems and data entry.
• Ability to communicate with a range of patients, the public, visitors and staff in an efficient and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative and clerical support on the ward.
• Coordinate communication between nursing, medical and administrative teams.
• Assist with patient and bed management and daily ward operations.

Skills

Clerical duties

Reception duties

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Job no: 954627
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Corporate Services, Public Health, Support Services

Corporate Administration Careers at SALHN Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 625 subscribers

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Neonatal Unit
• Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO2| 18.75 HPW - Permanent Position Available

Make Every Moment Matter | Join Our Neonatal Ward Team!

Join our Neonatal Ward team as a Ward Clerk, where you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for patients, families, visitors and staff, helping create a welcoming and supportive environment. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the ward running smoothly by providing essential administrative and clerical support, coordinating communication between nursing, medical and administrative teams, and assisting with efficient patient and bed management.

If you’re organised, approachable and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a busy and rewarding healthcare environment, working Monday, Thursday and Friday in Week 1, and Monday and Friday in Week 2.

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
• Ability to apply judgement, initiative and problem solving
• Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm 17th Of November 2026

Attachments:

• Neonatal Unit Ward Clerk - RD
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• 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 assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 954627

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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