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.

The Role:

1. Provide high level quality administrative and reception support to CAMHS including undertaking special projects at the direction of the Team Leader - CAMHS.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Manage and coordinate the administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of CAMHS.
   
4. Undertake the management of the records system including filing and retrieval of information.
   
5. Oversight of ordering, maintaining and processing account payments, including cost coding functions, for stationery items, therapy resources and other office requisites. Maintain petty cash for CAMHS.

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

The Extended Team, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service South

• Assist new mental health programs for children and youth
• Interesting and varied work
• Supportive and friendly team

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Drivers Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

•  505134, 526810, 529039 Administrative Officer Band 3 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
•  505134, 526810, 529039 Administrative Officer Band 3 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Iggy Kim

Position: Acting Team Leader, Extended CAMHS South
Phone: 0417 310 470
Email: iggy.kim@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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