Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

Within a Primary Health Care framework and in accordance with Agency policies the Senior Administrative Officer will:

• Lead and coordinate the provision of efficient and effective office management services for the King Island Hospital and Health Centre (KIHHC).
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Nursing – King Island and other staff at the King Island Hospital and Health Centre.
• Provide supervision and support to the administrative assistant.

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 6 October 2025 until 9 January 2026.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $73,811 - $79,779 per annum (pro rata) + 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.

• 502395 Senior Administrative Officer B3 (July 2025).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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: Bec Thorpe 
Position: Acting Director of Nursing
Phone number: 0428112071
Email address: bec.thorpe@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.