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Join our Respiratory and Dermatology Teams

The Administrative Assistant role operates in a dual‑capacity, providing administrative support across both Respiratory Nursing and Dermatology services. Co-ordinate the efficient and effective operation of the services by the provision of high-quality clerical and administrative support to staff and clients.

About the role: 

• Providing confidential administrative and personal assistant support to Respiratory & Dermatology staff by overseeing the provision of administrative services within the both services.
• Undertaking keyboard and reception duties, including word processing, publishing, power point, Sunrise and service specific databases. 
• Acting as a point of reference to patients, relatives, hospital staff, General Practitioners and members of the public to assist in the smooth running of the Departments. 
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers.
• Performing administrative research and taking responsibility for minor project work with limited or no supervision and in accordance with set time frames and to a predetermined standard.
• Providing a proficient communication link for the unit within the hospital and with outside institutions/organisations.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with internal and external departments to allow smooth transition of new dermatology staff.

About you:

• Proven experience in the use of computer software packages including Microsoft Office Applications and Sunrise.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, prioritise work appropriately with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative, judgment and common sense in performing duties.
• Possess flexibility, adaptability and versatility of approach to cope with changing work requirements.
• Proven ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and respectfully with all customers, both face to face and over the telephone.
• Ability to recognise and deal with confidential matters with tact and discretion.
• Proven experience in providing general administrative and confidential tasks.
• Experience in working within multi-disciplinary teams within a health care environment.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Sue Peterson, Network Administration Manager, 8204 4033, Sue.Peterson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 31 May 2026

Attachments:

• Respiratory Role Description
• Dermatology Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 937395