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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary: $30.01 - $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual - ASO2

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented administrator looking for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare? Join our team at Port Lincoln Hospital and make a positive impact on patient care by providing essential administrative support in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As a Casual Administration Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of the ward and supporting senior nursing staff. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general reception and administrative duties, including answering queries and coordinating hospital transfers
• Maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and assisting with audits
• Supporting staff induction and orientation, ensuring smooth onboarding
• Assisting with the management of patient beds, transfers, and discharge arrangements
• Contributing to quality improvement activities and promoting a positive, cohesive team culture
• Managing patient information, correspondence, and confidential records efficiently

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in administrative support, including record management and office procedures
• High level of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff and the public
• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and discretion in managing confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 892711

Enquiries

Jackie Over
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 0466 372 892
E-mail: jackie.over@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

30 June 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

892711 Administration Assistant Casual - Role Description.pdf

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