Administrative Assistant (Anatomical Pathology Typing) (529293)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service in Launceston is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for their Anatomical Pathology department. The successful candidate will assist with audio typing, preparing medical reports, and managing clinical correspondence. Ideal applicants should possess medical transcription skills, have experience in a healthcare setting, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a salary range of $66,049 to $70,993 per annum, pro rata, along with various employee benefits including professional development and fitness access.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport access

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven skills in medical transcription.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audio typing using the transcription system.
• Prepare medical reports and undertake clinical correspondence.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Medical transcription skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Previous experience in a health care setting

Education

Recognised office administration/business administration certificate

Job description

The Team:

Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service (NTPS) provides Pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests. The team at NTPS comprises a large team involving multi-disciplinary scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and Pathologists.

The Role:

This role will be based in the Anatomical Pathology department and assist with audio typing using the transcription system, preparing medical reports, undertaking clinical correspondence with various stake holders in a health care environment.

You will need:

• Medical transcription skills
• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Excellent written and communication skills

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

• Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 30 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us!

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:

$66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Completion of a recognised office administration/business administration certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 529293 Administrative Assistant (Anatomical Pathology Typing) Band 2 (Nov 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Brenda Johnson
Position: Team Leader - General Pathology Operations
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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