Administrative Officer (527888)
The Team
Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Hobart, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through both in-community and outreach services. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives.
The Role
- Provide high level quality administrative and reception support to OPMHS, including undertaking special projects at the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - OPMHS.
- Undertake the coordination and supervision of administrative staff, including undertaking leave management, training of staff in new processes, the orientation of new or casual administrative staff and the ongoing support of existing administrative staff.
- Manage and coordinate administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of OPMHS.
You will need
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary office management practices including knowledge of medical terminology, or the ability to quickly acquire, and well developed computer skills and sound organisational skills.
- Ability to assist with the training and guidance of less experienced administrative staff, and the orientation of new employees including delegating administrative duties to ensure the development of team members.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, including the ability to: cooperate and work well with other team members both in the administrative and clinical areas; respect the needs and ideas of others; provide support and assistance to team members; resolve conflicts; and appropriately share information with team members.
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, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight,
*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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
*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.
Katherine Parsissons
NUM - Older Persons MHS
(03) 6166 6783
katherine.parsissons@ths.tas.gov.au
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