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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Integrated Care
• Salary: ASO2 - $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Northfield SA, 5085
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the Role

As an Administrative Services Officer within the South Australian Prison Health Service (SAPHS), you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to adults in custody across South Australia. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide confidential and efficient administrative support, assist with patient administration processes, and ensure accurate and secure management of records and information. Your professionalism and strong communication skills will help maintain a welcoming and responsive service environment for staff, health partners and stakeholders.

In this vital position, you will work closely with the Patient Administration Services Manager, Administrative Services Manager and site Nurse Unit Manager, delivering front-line administrative duties, accurate coordination of records across SAPHS sites. You will uphold strict confidentiality, ensure timely transfer of medical information, and contribute to smooth clinic operations while supporting the organisation’s commitment to providing equitable healthcare aligned with community standards. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals in the correctional system.

About You

You are a professional, organised and customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support services. With strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to work confidentially and independently, you ensure smooth administrative operations while maintaining a respectful and patient-centred approach. Your ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team enables you to contribute to a high-performing healthcare environment.

In this role, you will bring:

• Administration & Service Excellence
  Demonstrated experience providing efficient administrative support, delivering high-quality customer service and working with a diverse range of clients.

• Confidentiality, Integrity & Initiative
  Proven ability to work autonomously with professionalism, maintaining strict confidentiality while demonstrating initiative, flexibility and sound judgement.

• Digital & Records Management Skills
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, experience in patient information systems/data entry, and knowledge of records management standards and health information systems.

• Communication & Teamwork
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels, support team environments, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 920292

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 28^th November 2025

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

 920292 Role Description ASO2.pdf

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