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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary   ASO-2  $58,709 - $63,154 p.a.  (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions 

About the Role

As the Administration Officer (Ward Clerk) for the Transit Unit, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of administrative functions within a dynamic healthcare environment. You will work closely with the Access and Demand Manager and support clinical and nursing staff by facilitating bed management, patient record maintenance, and the processing of admissions, transfers, discharges, and appointments using the Sunrise system.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based setting and has a keen eye for detail. You’ll also be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock levels through the Oracle system, helping to ensure the unit is always well-equipped. Your organisational skills, proactive attitude, and ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams will make you a valued member of the Transit Unit.

About You

You are a reliable and proactive professional with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You thrive working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities

• Effective communicator with experience liaising sensitively with patients and multidisciplinary teams

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, administrative systems, and accurate data entry

• Knowledgeable in medical terminology, office procedures, and occupational health and safety standards

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.
• 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:  910843

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 15 August 2025

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

 910843 RD Administration Officer.pdf

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