The Team:
Orthopaedic Clinic is located within the Launceston General hospital. The orthopaedic clinic is a dynamic environment providing orthopaedic outpatient care.
The orthopaedic clinic team comprising of doctors, nurses, allied health practitioners and cast technicians deliver care via a variety of models of care.
Access to orthopaedic clinic is via referral from a variety of sources: Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centres, General Practitioners, LGH wards and other specialties.
The Role:
Provide efficient administrative and reception services to support the Orthopaedic Outpatient Service, utilising a range of software packages and office equipment, in accordance with established Agency policy, guidelines and procedures.
It is preferrable that the successful applicant have:
- Demonstrated skills in understanding contemporary office administration practices, including the ability to provide confidential, high quality administrative support in a patient focused environment.
- Sound knowledge of, and experience in, the use of a broad range of software packages and information systems, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases and the ability to quickly become adept in the use of new systems.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications skills, appropriate to undertaking administrative and receptions duties in a health service environment
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 19 January 2026.
*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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $66,049 to $70,933 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Successful completion of, or a willingness to undertake, a recognised course in business/office administration and medical terminology
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Maree Manley
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Outpatients Services
Phone number: 0436655374
Email address: maree.manley@ths.tas.gov.au
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