The Role:

As part of a multidisciplinary 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, 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.
• Manage and coordinate administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of the relevant team
• Provide an efficient and accurate keyboard service for staff using dictation and minute taking equipment when required.
• Oversee the ordering, maintaining, and processing of accounts, including cost coding functions for stationery items, other office requisites, and petty cash for 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:

• Work in diverse administrative roles across all Mental Health Services sites in Southern Tasmania in a casual capacity
• Contribute to efficient operations within Tasmania’s Mental Health Services
• Receive full orientation, ongoing support, and training opportunities to expand your admin skills

Details of appointment: Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 2 years.

*notwithstanding hours may 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.

Location: South, Tasmania

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum (Pro rata). 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.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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: 

• Generic Administrative Officer (SMHS) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

Eligibility:

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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: Gloria Eastwood
Position: Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone number: (03) 6166 0832
Email address: mhs.adminsupport@ths.tas.gov.au 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.