Please note: Only current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.
The Team
Surgical and Perioperative Services administrative teams engage in a wide range of duties and offer plenty of opportunity for professional development and growth. Our stream promotes a positive working environment and has been actively working towards embedding a problem solving and can-do attitude culture. We are seeking applicants who have the ability to demonstrate initiative, positive and enthusiastic attitude, multitasking tasking skills, and the ability to work both autonomously independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant will primarily liaise with internal stakeholders such as executives and a wide range of hospital staff. Duties include, however are not limited to:
- Utilising Microsoft packages
- Utilising software’s such as iPM, DMR and PageUp
- Co-ordinating shared mailboxes
- Co-ordinating and tracking complaints
- Diary management
- Progressing payroll
- Meeting preparation and minute taking
Within Surgical and Perioperative Services, we promote productivity in conjunction with upskilling of staff to enable progression within the stream.
You will need
- Sound knowledge and experience of administrative practices and the utilisation of contemporary computer applications together with high-level minute taking and meeting organisation skills.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external clients in a sensitive and confidential manner with an understanding of the legal requirements relating to confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to organise, set priorities and meet deadlines together with a demonstrated capacity to handle a number of tasks concurrently in a demanding work environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 24 April 2026.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: General Stream Band 3
Salary $73,811 - $79,779 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Nadia Jarman
Position: Office Manager - Surgical & Perioperative Services
Phone number: 0459 887 561
Email address: officemanager.sps@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.