The Team
The Cardiology Administrative Team provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Cardiology Service, ensuring the efficient coordination of outpatient clinics, patient appointments, correspondence, and clinical records. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the team supports cardiologists, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and patients to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
As part of the Department of Health, the Cardiology Service is committed to improving health outcomes for Tasmanians through the delivery of safe, timely, and effective specialist cardiac care. The administrative team plays a vital role in supporting service delivery, ensuring patients receive a positive experience and access to care when they need it most.
The Role
As a member of the Cardiology Administrative Team, you will provide a range of administrative and reception services to support the day-to-day operations of the Cardiology Service. Duties include managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate electronic records, responding to telephone and email enquiries, processing correspondence, and providing excellent customer service to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Working collaboratively within a busy healthcare environment, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient delivery of specialist cardiology services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
You will need
- Well-developed administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with a commitment to providing a professional and compassionate service to patients and stakeholders.
- Experience using computerised administration systems and the ability to maintain accurate records with a high level of attention to detail.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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 Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
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
Eligibility
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.
Name: Bridget Thomas
Position: Office Manager
Phone number: 6166 8130
Email address: bridget.thomas@ths.tas.gov.au
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