• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a - ASO2
• Ongoing Full Time 

Join Our Team as an Administration Support Officer at Ceduna District Health Services!

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support? Ceduna District Health Services is looking for a dedicated Administration Support Officer to join our team and help us deliver quality care to our community.

About the Role:

As an Administration Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Nursing division. You will be the primary contact for administrative customer support, providing comprehensive services to our Executive Officer, Director of Nursing, and other senior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality keyboard services, including correspondence, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other documents.
• Assist in coordinating hospital transfers and managing client records in line with State Records of SA Disposal Schedule.
• Deliver prompt, courteous telephone service, screening and directing queries effectively.
• Organise meetings, including venue arrangements, catering, and preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Maintain confidential record management systems and ensure compliance with Freedom of Information and privacy principles.
• Support staff queries regarding IT operations and assist with staff induction and orientation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients, including members of the community, health service staff and staff from other agencies.
• High level of organisational skills with the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations with poise.
• Experience in clerical and administrative support, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and office procedures.
• Sound understanding of confidentiality principles and relevant legislation.
• Initiative and judgment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients. There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 879436

Enquiries

Deborah Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

20 October 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

879436 Administration Support Officer - Role Description.pdf

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