• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  ASO-2  $29.57 - $31.81 per hour + 25% casual leave loading 
• Casual

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and adaptable Casual Relieving Administrative Officer to join our dynamic Surgical Directorate team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of clerical, reception, ward clerk, and secretarial functions by providing relief during annual leave, long service leave, and other unexpected absences. Reporting to the Business Consultant, Surgical Directorate, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day tasks of clerical staff, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time, and handling complex administrative issues as they arise.

As a central point of support, you will work collaboratively with hospital staff to assess priorities and allocate workloads efficiently. You’ll offer expert guidance to less experienced team members, ensuring high standards of service and continuous improvement. This role requires someone with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as you will be coordinating between departments to meet the evolving needs of the Surgical Directorate while maintaining a positive, team-focused environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a knack for supporting and leading teams, we would love to hear from you!

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of experience, initiative, and technical ability to support our surgical administrative team. Key qualities include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proficiency in office software, audio typing, and electronic patient systems.
• Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and handle urgent, high-pressure situations.
• Previous administrative experience in a health setting, with a solid understanding of medical terminology and confidentiality.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 885418

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 21 February 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 885418 RD Surgical Administrative Relievers (Casual Pool).pdf

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