Administrative Assistant - Pathology (503692)

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

Job summary

A public health service provider in Launceston is seeking a clerical support officer to provide reception and clerical services within the Pathology Department. Candidates with experience in inventory management may have an advantage. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a salary range of $66,049 to $70,993 per annum, plus benefits, starting from November 2025.

Benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging for expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in reception and clerical work is preferred.
• Ability to handle stock inventory and reconciliation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and clerical services for the Pathology Department.
• Assist in data input services within a team environment.

Skills

Reception skills

Clerical skills

Data input

Inventory management

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

The Team

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

The Role:

Working within a team environment, provide reception, clerical and data input services for the Pathology Department.

Previous experience in handling stock inventory, reconciliation and receipt will be an advantage.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia\'s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointments

Multiple, fixed term, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, from 17 November 2025 until 30 June 2026.

*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

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 Agreement (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:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• 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:

• Generic Administrative Assistant - Pathology (LGH) Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.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.

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 - Operations
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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