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 4.00 - 6.00 pm business days and 10.00 am - 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.
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 (set rotational) position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join our team.
*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: $67,193 to $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.
Benefits available to eligible candidate:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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: Kayelene Kettle
Position: Admin Coordinator
Phone number: (03) 6778 8532
Email address: kayelene.kettle@ths.tas.gov.au
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