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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
• Salary  ASO-2   $30.01 - $32.28 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual 

About the Role

Are you an organised, motivated individual with a passion for supporting teams that make a difference? As an Administration Officer within the CALHN Mental Health Clinical Program, you’ll play a key role in delivering timely and high-quality administrative support across our multidisciplinary teams. Reporting to the Business Consultant through the Administration Services Coordinators, you’ll be part of a collaborative and professional admin team that keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to mental health services in a meaningful way. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that ensure the efficiency of day-to-day functions, allowing clinical teams to focus on providing the best possible care. If you enjoy working in a supportive environment where your attention to detail, communication skills and teamwork are truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are a compassionate and adaptable individual with strong administrative skills and a genuine interest in supporting mental health services. You thrive in team environments and are committed to maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times.

• Strong administrative and computer skills – with a high level of proficiency in keyboard use and Microsoft Office programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities – with the capacity to respond sensitively and tactfully in challenging situations.

• Highly organised and self-motivated – able to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

• Team-focused with a resilient mindset – comfortable working in a mental health service setting and committed to supporting a respectful, positive team culture.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  901198

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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