Ward Clerk (531288)
The Team
The King Island Hospital and Health Centre, is a facility based on the Bass Strait Island, King Island, that provides health and aged care services to the local community. It includes a 24/7 emergency service, inpatient beds, residential aged care beds. A recent redevelopment has aimed to modernise the centre to handle a broader range of inpatient, primary, and community care needs. The administrative team consists of a Senior Admin officer, Band 2 roles and ward clerk who work in a close knit team under the direction of senior management.
The Role
The King Island Hospital and Health Centre are seeking a motivated Ward Clerk to join their team.
In accordance with established policies and procedures relating to the clinical, financial, and administrative requirements, the Ward Clerk provides:
- High quality customer-focused reception services.
- Administration and clerical support across all areas of the relevant district hospital
Employees at the King Island Hospital and Health Centre is a team focussed on providing a high standard of community care. A dedicated team who work closely together to provide optimal outcomes for residents living in and patients attending the facility.
You will need
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Frontline support — Assists public and staff, manages enquiries and appointment scheduling.
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Administrative duties — Maintains patient records, enters data, updates databases and prepares documents.
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Compliance — Works confidentially under policies and ensures confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Details of appointment
- Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 24 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 August 2026.
*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
$68,854 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 Union 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.
Allowances
- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
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: Alanna Cowley
Position: Director of Nursing - King Island
Phone number: (03) 6462 9900
Email address: alanna.cowley@ths.tas.gov.au
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