Administrative Assistant - Emergency Department (527364)
The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
As a member of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment, the Administrative Assistant in the Emergency Department, provides a wide range of administrative services to the Emergency Department leadership team and internal and external stakeholders to support business activities, and projects.
You will need
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary office management practices, including well developed computer skills and experience with a range of computer programs.
- Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to undertake duties in a professional manner with an ability to negotiate and liaise and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and as a member of a team, with a proven ability to work under pressure, in an environment of competing priorities, to meet identified timeframes.
- Personal qualities such as initiative, flexibility, sound judgement, and discretion including the ability to interpret and analyse information and recommend or decide upon appropriate action.
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, shift worker position, working 44 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 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.
- 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
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kendall Brunk
Position: Business Operations Coordinator
Phone number: 03 6166 8609
Email address: kendall.brunk@ths.tas.gov.au
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