The Team:
Join our purpose-driven organization and be part of something meaningful! Work alongside a dynamic team in a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We're looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals and create a positive impact together.
The Role:
The Administrative Officer will, in accordance with primary health care principles, policies and legislative requirements:
- Provide assistance and guidance to the band 2's at the service.
- Requires undertaking administrative and organisational duties associated with the day-to-day activities of the office, including efficient management of information specific to the Community Nurses, Home Care Services and Community Health Centre Offices, Payroll, Invoicing for Brokered for Nursing and Home Care Clients, financial delegation and assisting the Nurse Unit Manager as required as well as providing general reception and telephone screening services and ensure confidential handling of enquiries, checking in clinic and podiatry clients, data entry and ordering of office stationery as required.
You will need:
- General administrative and clerical skills to undertake duties including the collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail; photocopying, collating and distributing documents and correspondence; filing, faxing, scanning; and maintaining electronic records and information systems for the efficient operation of the Centre as well as experience with Payroll, Invoicing for Brokered for Nursing and Home Care Clients, financial delegation and assisting the Nurse Unit Manager.
- Efficient and effective reception service to support and maintain the efficient flow of information to and from Hellyer Community Health Home Care Service, the Community Nursing Service and other services such as Podiatry, Health Promotion, Smoking Cessation Clinics and Alcohol and Drug Services within the Centre.
- Efficient and effective telephone screening service as necessary ensuring confidential handling of enquiries and routine matters as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 May 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: $73,811 to $79,779 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:
- 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
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: Luke Whish-Wilson
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6477 7350
Email address: luke.whish-wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
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