Administrative Assistant (532934)

Tasmanian Government; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements including study-lea

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania seeks a part-time Administrative Officer at NESM Hospital Scottsdale to provide reception, records management and administrative support, coordinate scheduling and office operations, and deliver professional communication with staff and the public.

Based at 17 Cameron Street, Scottsdale, the role involves day-to-day operations, document handling, and delivering high-quality customer service while working under the Health and Human Services Tasmanian State

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of office management principles.
• Well-developed computer skills with word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, mail, and database systems.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication with initiative and discretion in senior environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support.
• Reception and customer services.
• Records and information management.
• Scheduling and co-ordination of services.

Skills

Office management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Calendar

Database systems

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Monday 19 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 19 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Location:

17 Cameron Street, Scottsdale

Provide administrative, reception and customer service support for a NESM Hospital Scottsdale , managing records, scheduling, coordination and office operations while delivering professional communication and service.

The Team

NESM Hospital Scottsdale provides a range of primary health and community care services. The hospital provides 18 sub-acute beds, an Outpatient and Emergency Service, palliative care, low risk midwifery run antenatal and extended midwifery services, physiotherapy, radiology, social worker and visiting services. Other services provided include Community Nursing and Home Help. NESM Hospital Scottsdale is also a University Department of Rural Health teaching site providing facilities for students to stay and undertake clinical placements in Scottsdale.

The Role

• You will provide administration support,
• Reception and customer services,
• Records and Information management,
• Scheduling and co-ordination of services.

You will need

• Sound knowledge of office management principles, and the capacity to effectively support the management of day-to-day operations of the area.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the ability to efficiently operate word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, mail, and database systems.
• Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion when undertaking administrative and reception duties in a senior management and team environment.

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 appointment

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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.

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream

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

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.

*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.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.