Administrative Assistant (527207)


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

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

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

Salary:

$66,049 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

North

Location:

17 Cameron Street, Scottsdale

Job description:

Provision of effective and efficient administrative and clerical support service to the Director of Nursing - NESM Hospital and staff at the North Eastern Soldiers Memorial (NESM) Hospital in Scottsdale. Provide reception support to all health staff, and service to the public

The Team:

The North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital (NESMH) is an 18 inpatient bed District Hospital in the northeast of Tasmania. In addition, there is a 3-bed emergency department. This is complemented by allied health services including a radiographer 9 days per fortnight. The hospital has a catchment area of more than 3200 square kms.  The NESMH also provides community nursing and home help services to clients in their home.

This Admin position provides after hours administration support to the clinical staff within the hospital. 

The Role:

This position provides admin support to the clinical staff after hours. The hours being 4-6 pm business days and 10am - 6.00 pm weekends and public holidays on a roster basis. The tasks for this role include:

  • First point of contact for the hospital. (phone and face to face)
  • Data entry
  • Admin duties including but not limited to, making appointments, medical record filing, and reception duties

You will need:

  • Experience in administration. 

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, shift worker position, working up to 32 hours per fortnight, commencing from 20 January 2025 until 30 June 2025.

*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 - $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Allowances: 

  • Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4% 

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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.

For more information:

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

Name: Kayelene Kettle
Position: Administration
Phone number: (03) 6778 8532
Email address: Kayelene.Kettle@ths.tas.gov.au 

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