The Team:

The Allied Health Administration Team is a small collaborative team that works closely with, and is part of, the broader Allied Health Team including Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Podiatry, Social Work, and Speech Pathology. 

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated Administration Assistant to join our Allied Health administrative team. 

The Administration Assistant will:

• Provide an efficient high-level reception and administrative support service to Allied Health services across the THS–North West.
• Undertake administrative and organisational duties associated with the daily activities of the office, including ensuring an efficient flow of information to and from the office and communicating effectively as required with a wide range of staff and clients.

You will need:

• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire such knowledge, of established work processes and practices of the office, section or unit, including an understanding of operational and technical guidelines.
• Demonstrated clerical and keyboarding skills, including accuracy and precision in the operation of computer software and related technologies.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including sound oral and written communication skills, to effectively liaise with staff and clients at all levels in a courteous, caring and discreet manner.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple fixed term, casual, positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.  

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:

$68,54 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

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.
• 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: 

•  Administration Assistant Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

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: Lucie Bramich
Position: Head of Occupational Therapy
Phone number: 64936188
Email address: lucie.bramich@ths.tas.gov.au

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