The Team

Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Tasmania is growing! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated administration Officer to assist our teams to provide clinical services to children, young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. We have 1 Full-time position available in the CYMHS Extended programs (Youth, Divert and Connect, Out of Home Care).

The Administration Officer will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level administrative support to the team as well as coordinating and supporting administration processes within the administration team.

Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

The Administrative Officer will

• 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 the administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of CYMHS.
• Undertake the management of the records system including filing and retrieval of information.

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary office management practices, including knowledge of medical terminology or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge, with well-developed computer skills and organisational skills including ability to transcribe written and audio-recorded information.
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment, cooperating and working well with other team members in all CYMHS areas; respect the needs and ideas of others; provide support and assistance to team members, resolve conflicts, and appropriately share information with team members.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and training to other administrative staff, including mentoring staff with the ability to appropriately delegate responsibilities to ensure the development of administrative team members.

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 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. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Drivers Licence

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: 

• Administrative Officer (CAMHS)

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: Kate Knights
Position: CYMHS NUM/Team Leader
Phone number:0447376245
Email address: katie.knights@ths.tas.gov.au

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