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Where Administration Meets Patient Impact | Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator 

At Flinders Medical Centre, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps people with chronic lung conditions reclaim their independence — and this role keeps that program running. As the Administrative Assistant and Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, you'll manage referrals, support the clinical team, and be the first point of contact for patients navigating their recovery journey. If you bring strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to person-centred care, this full-time ongoing position within SALHN offers the chance to make a real difference from behind the scenes.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Administration Manager, this role is responsible for effectively maintaining the rehabilitation program and maintain efficient and effective relations with all stakeholders

Duties for the role will include:

• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of current and new procedures and processes in relation to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program,
• Being the central contact for patients, presenters, medical officers and other health professionals while providing a proficient communication link for all stakeholders,
• Maintaining an efficient waiting list system including the allocation of pulmonary rehabilitation patients,
• Coordination of the screening and pre and post pulmonary rehabilitation assessment clinics which includes the creation and maintenance of clinic templates and patient transport,
• Drafting correspondence, minute taking, processing discharge summaries and final reports,
• 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 Respiratory Department

About you:

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, prioritise work appropriately with limited supervision,
• Ability to be highly organised with excellent time management skills,
• Ability to use a wide range of computer software packages e.g.: Word, Excel, Power point, Publisher, Outlook, Sunrise EMR, etc,
   
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative, judgment, and common sense in performing duties,
•  Proven experience in the use of computer software packages including Microsoft Office Applications and Sunrise, Health Track and Sentry Suite,
• Typing Skills and Word Formatting,
• Implementation of new business systems and review processes,
• Coordination of programs and working with various stakeholders

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 7 June 2026

Attachments:

• ASO2 - P29017 Administrative Assistant- Respiratory.
• 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: 941201