Administrative Officer - H2HK CAMHS (529369)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Launceston seeks an Administrative Officer to provide high-level support for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The role involves supervising staff, managing administrative processes, and providing reception support. Candidates should have relevant experience and current Working with Children Registration. This fixed-term, full-time position offers a salary of $73,811 to $79,779 per annum along with additional benefits and superannuation.

Benefits

Access to salary packaging

Fitness Passport for family

12% superannuation contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-level administrative support in a health setting.
• Ability to manage and coordinate administrative systems effectively.
• Current Working with Children Registration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative functions for the CAMHS Team.
• Provide reception support and coordinate special projects.
• Train and support new and existing administrative staff.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Supervision of staff

Coordination of administrative processes

Project management

Job description

The Team:

This role is within CYMHS/ H2H kids (Medicare Mental Health kids hub)

The Role:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Officer:

• Undertakes a range of high-level administrative functions for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Team including supervision of administrative staff and the coordination of administrative processes.
• Provides high level day to day administrative support services to CAMHS.

You will need to:

• Provide high level quality administrative and reception support to CYMHS including undertaking special projects at the direction of the Clinical Lead/CNC H2HK - CYMHS.
• Undertake the coordination and supervision of administrative staff, including undertaking leave management, training of staff in new processes, the orientation of new or casual administrative staff and the ongoing support of existing administrative staff.
• Manage and coordinate the administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of CYMHS.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 26 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:

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum. 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:

• 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:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Working with Children Registration

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 Admin Officer - H2HK CAMHS band 3 (Mar 2024) 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.

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

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

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

Shani Tattam
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) - CYMHS
03 6777 2277
[e-mail]

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