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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer L2,
• Salary - $64,195 to $67,154 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time fixed term (temporary) contract until 27 August 2027

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 Ward Clerk provides high-level administrative and reception support to the ward, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of patient records and clerical documentation. The role supports effective patient care by assisting with admissions, discharges, and booking processes. It also contributes to efficient ward operations by maintaining streamlined systems and workflows.

Key duties of the role

• Ensure day to day, high level administrative and reception support services are provided to the Ward.
• Ensuring the maintenance of confidential patient Unit Records by accurate filing of reports, results and tracking to the appropriate departments
• Maintain adequate supply of office materials and equipment by ordering items in line with purchasing procedures.
• Delivering services in a culturally sensitive manner
• Assist in the provision of quality improvement by taking a leadership role in quality control reviews and improvement programs

Skills and Experience

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and general office procedures
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Enquiries can be directed to

Amy Simek

Acting Admin Lead Manager

81618395

Amy.Simek@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 - Ward Clerk - Division of Paediatric Medicine - Role Description - 939968.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like 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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 11:55PM