Patient Services Officer - Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS) (526119L3)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

Salary:

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Job description:

Deliver high-quality customer service and clerical support, helping patients access travel assistance through efficient administration and accurate record management.

The Role

Provides high level clerical support within the PTAS Unit, which entails a high standard of customer focused reception, database and clerical functions in support of patient travel, operating within the parameters of established PTAS policies and procedures associated with clinical, financial and administrative requirements.

You will need

  • Understanding of the Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS), or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrated keyboard and computer skills, including the ability to be trained in finance database operations and patient information systems.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 12 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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Debbie Singline
Manager - Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS)
03 6777 6249
debbie.singline@ths.tas.gov.au 

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