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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: ASO3 - $71,589 - $76,033 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 15 September 2026

About the role

As the Executive Correspondence Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, timely and high-quality management of correspondence and administrative workflows for SA Pathology's executive office. You will provide a professional, organised and responsive support service, managing correspondence processes and administrative functions that underpin informed decision-making and effective executive operations. Working collaboratively within a small, high-performing team, you will contribute to maintaining excellent standards of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service.

In this role, you will work closely with other executive administrative staff to deliver a cohesive and efficient service, supporting the daily operation of the SA Pathology executive mailbox and the professional development mailbox. You will be involved in process development, coordination and monitoring, ensuring workflows are streamlined and consistent with organisational expectations. This is an opportunity to support executive-level priorities, build strong working relationships across the division and contribute to a positive and well-organised administrative environment.

About You

You will bring strong administrative capability, professionalism and sound judgement to this role, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic executive environment. Your background demonstrates confidence in managing sensitive information, supporting senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality administrative outcomes with consistency and care.

Key Requirements

• Administrative capability & confidentiality: You have proven experience delivering confidential, professional administrative and clerical support, with the ability to work independently, maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in sensitive environments.
• Communication & interpersonal skills: You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, engaging effectively with clients, community members, health service staff and external agencies.
• Adaptability & problem-solving: You are comfortable working with changing priorities, analysing issues in sensitive situations and contributing to continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Technical skills & organisation: You are proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and you manage competing deadlines with ease, ensuring efficient, high-quality work output in a small team environment.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• 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.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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: 934935

Enquiries to:

Name: Kristie Black, Executive Services Coordinator

Telephone: 8222 3913

Email: kristie.black@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 23 April 2026

Attachments

 934935 RD ASO3 Executive Correspondence Officer.pdf