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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: ASO4 $76,561 - $80,256 p.a
• Ongoing Full Time

Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Administration Manager (Patient Related Services) to supervise and coordinate high-performing administrative teams supporting patient care across multiple departments.

You’ll oversee rostering, daily task allocation, training, and quality data management, while fostering a supportive culture focused on excellence in service delivery. This role is key in ensuring smooth operations across emergency admissions, reception, medical records, and ward admin—creating a seamless experience for patients, families, and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support administration teams across patient-facing areas
• Coordinate staff training, development, and performance
• Manage rosters, workflows, and resource allocation
• Ensure data accuracy, reporting, and monthly activity stats
• Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills
• Proven admin management experience in a healthcare setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical systems (e.g. Sunrise)
• Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and adapt to change
• Commitment to high customer service standards and confidentiality

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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) 

• 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: 901851

Eligibility: Open to SA Government employees only

Enquiries

Elizabeth Marime
Director Corporate Services
Phone: 87245214
E-mail: elizabeth.marime@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

8 July 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

901851 Administration Manager - Role Description.pdf

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