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• Salary: ASO2 - $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Port Lincoln SA, 5606
• Part Time, Permanent Role working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

Join the South Australian Prison Health Service (SAPHS) and contribute to delivering high-quality health care services across South Australia's correctional facilities. As part of Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), SAPHS provides essential primary health care to incarcerated adults, working alongside Mental Health Services and Drug and Alcohol Services to support patients with complex needs. In this unique and rewarding environment, you will be part of a team committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable members of our community, ensuring they receive care equivalent to that offered to the general population.

As an Administrative Services Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our health services. Reporting to the Administration Services Lead and working closely with the site Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties, including patient administration, reception services, and maintaining confidential client records. With a strong focus on customer service and confidentiality, you will also manage correspondence, coordinate the transfer of medical records, and assist with other administrative tasks as required. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference every day.

About You

You are a proactive and adaptable administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality service with professionalism and care. Your strong communication skills, technical expertise, and commitment to confidentiality will see you succeed in this pivotal role.

• You have proven interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work autonomously under pressure, and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

• You bring experience in delivering high-level customer service within a multidisciplinary team, utilising Microsoft Office programs and patient information systems to support administrative functions.

• You possess a sound knowledge of health information systems, data entry processes, and records management standards, including State Records legislative requirements.

• You are highly organised, flexible, and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and meet tight deadlines.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

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.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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: 902329

Enquiries to:

Jayne Tyson

Phone: 0406 168 409

E-mail: jayne.tyson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 13^th May 2025

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

 902329 Role Description ASO2 Port Lincoln Prison.pdf

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