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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Tailem Bend 
• Salary $30.01 to 32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading - ASO2
• Multiple Casual Contracts (up to 30 November 2025)

Job Overview: Administration Officer – Be the Face of Our Team!

Are you an organised, customer-focused professional with a passion for delivering top-quality administrative support? We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Administration Officers to join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our services. If you're eager to make a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!

About the Role

As an Administration Officer, you will provide essential administrative and customer service support to both internal and external clients. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, offering a warm, professional welcome, while managing day-to-day office operations to keep everything running smoothly. From handling enquiries to maintaining systems, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the team’s success.  Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality customer service by responding to client inquiries via phone, email, or in person.
• Coordinate appointments with various internal and external agencies, health providers, and community groups.
• Prepare and edit documents, letters, and reports with accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist with maintaining records, processing correspondence, and supporting office operations.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a genuine interest in helping others. Your communication skills are excellent, and you’re adept at juggling multiple tasks with ease. Your team spirit and problem-solving abilities will make you an asset to our health service.

Essential Criteria

• High level of competency in using office software and administrative systems.
• Previous experience in administrative support, clerical duties, and customer service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute meaningfully while building your career, we’d love to hear from you!

About RMCLHN

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally
• Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Join our corporate and administration professionals team at RMCLHN | SA Health

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 887549.

Enquiries

Cindy Hein
EO/DON Meningie and Tailem Bend
Phone: 8572 5800
E-mail: cindy.hein@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

31 August 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

887549 Administration Officer - Tailem Bend Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Administration Officer.pdf

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