The role:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Officer:
- Undertakes a range of high-level administrative functions for Mental Health Services - South, including supervision of administrative staff as required and the coordination of administrative processes.
- Provides high level day to day administrative support services to the relevant team
- Provide quality administrative and reception support to the relevant team, including undertaking special projects under the direction of the Manager.
- Undertake leave management, training of staff in new processes, the orientation of new or casual administrative staff and the ongoing support of existing administrative staff.
- Manage and coordinate administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of the relevant team
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
- To work in a variety of administrative positions across Mental Health Services
- Full orientation will be provided
Details of Appointment
Fixed term casual, day worker position working when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 24 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 per annum (pro-rata) + 11% superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Location: South, Tasmania
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information (Contact Officer)
Michelle Kellett
Position: Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone: 03 6166 0818
E-mail: michelle.kellett@health.tas.gov.au
Tammy Cornish
Position: Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone: 03 6165 8489
E-mail: tammy.cornish@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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