Administration Officer (534244)
The Team
The Integrated Operations Centre in responsible for Access and Flow, discharge planning, rostering, reporting and workforce information services across Hospitals and Primary Care North West. Operating across North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, the team works closely with Nurse Managers, the Integrated Operations Centre, North West Payroll and system providers. The unit supports effective staffing and service delivery by maintaining accurate information systems, producing reports and helping managers resolve complex rostering matters.
The Role
As an Administration Officer, you will provide high-level administrative and clerical support to the relevant Nursing Director. Your responsibilities will include coordinating meetings and appointments, preparing correspondence and taking minutes. You'll also support clinical roster management, compiling reports, maintaining accurate records and patient information.
You'll assist with accreditation, project activities, and providing professional reception and telephone services. You will handle confidential and sensitive information while exercising initiative, discretion and sound judgement in a busy and changing healthcare environment.
You will need
- Demonstrated high-level administrative and clerical experience, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads, solve problems, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders and manage sensitive and confidential matters with integrity and discretion.
- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, statistical reporting and information systems, together with an understanding of project support and records management.
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, part time, day worker position, working up to 46.36 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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
$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + 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.
- 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: Matthew Wooler
Position: Nursing Director - Integrated Operations
Email address: matthew.wooler@ths.tas.gov.au
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