Administrative Assistant (504765)
South Africa
Part Time
2 days ago
$66,049 - $70,993 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
The Team:
- The Tasmanian Health Service seeks a highly efficient person who enjoys providing administrative support to our dynamic team.
- Work across a multi-disciplinary environment with a strong team focus to ensure the surgical needs of the Northern Tasmanian community are met.
- Focus on ongoing administrative support for the Surgical and Perioperative Services team.
The Role:
- Within established guidelines and procedures, provide high quality administrative support to the Clinical Director, Nursing Director and Business Manager for Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- This role includes completion of routine clerical tasks, preparation of basic correspondence, maintenance of office records and files, data entry, front-line reception, managing enquiries, supporting payroll and reporting processes and assisting with departmental projects.
- You will work closely with clinical, business and administrative teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment, contributing to quality, safety and service improvement initiatives.
- Undertake secretarial and organisational duties associated with the day-to-day management of the Surgical and Perioperative Services office.
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 part time, day worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, from as soon as we can onboard you until 15 October 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: $66,049 to $70,993 pro rata 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:
- 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:
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:
Application Guide:
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: Julia Bullock
Position: Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone number: 03) 6777 8707
Email address: julia.bullock@ths.tas.gov.au
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