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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO2, $58,709.00 to $63,154.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract (Temporary for 12 months)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant provides confidential, high-quality administrative support to Surgical Services. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the role coordinates theatre lists, clinics and ward support, and liaises with medical staff, patients and carers to ensure efficient service delivery.

Key duties of the role

• Coordinate elective surgery bookings and theatre lists using EMR and ORMIS
• Provide confidential administrative support across clinics, wards and outpatients
• Support medical staff with diaries, typing, schedules and clinical documentation
• Liaise with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to manage bookings and enquiries
• Maintain accurate records, reports, waiting lists and departmental systems

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a health or hospital administrative/secretarial role
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and scheduling systems
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities
• Strong organisation, problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Enquiries can be directed to

Paula Bertram – Manager, Administrative Services, 8161 8389 or Paula.Bertram@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO2 - Admin Assistant - Surgical Services - Role Description 926090.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 – 11:55pm