• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-3  $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced healthcare environment? As a Personal Assistant, you will provide high-quality, confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Neurosurgery and Medical Lead of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. In this pivotal role, you will work independently, exercising autonomy and sound judgement to ensure the seamless operation of the department. From managing priorities and workloads to offering expert assistance and guidance, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of the team while upholding the highest standards of service.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will oversee the department’s clerical staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. With a strong team-oriented approach, you will coordinate daily workloads, handle complex administrative challenges, and collaborate with hospital staff to identify priorities. You will also support the Administration Coordinator in supervising and developing rehabilitation ASO2 staff at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to make a meaningful impact in a vital healthcare setting.

About You

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive professional with strong administrative skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational and leadership skills – Ability to work independently under pressure, manage competing priorities, supervise staff, and allocate workloads effectively.

• Excellent communication and discretion – Proven ability to communicate, negotiate, and maintain confidentiality with integrity and professionalism.

• Extensive administrative experience – Background in providing high-level executive support, preparing presentations, organising meetings, and using a variety of computer applications.

• Comprehensive knowledge and adaptability – Familiarity with office procedures, medical terminology, and occupational health and safety, with a flexible and responsive approach to changing work requirements.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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:  900123

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

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

 900123 RD Senior Administration Officer - Personal Assistant.pdf

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