• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• Salary  ASO-3  $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 29/12/25 (with a possibility of a further extension)

About the Role

As the Administration Coordinator, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the smooth operation of the Emergency Department, General Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine streams. You’ll oversee and coordinate daily administrative and secretarial services, ensuring high-quality, efficient support is delivered to meet the needs of clinical teams and patients. Your role is vital in helping to maintain streamlined processes and responsive service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will provide positive leadership and guidance to a dedicated team of administration staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and improving departmental procedures, managing complex administrative tasks, and working closely with senior staff to meet service demands and organisational goals. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong coordination and people skills to make a real impact in a dynamic hospital setting.

About you

You’re a motivated and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality service and support. With excellent communication skills and a strong focus on accuracy and teamwork, you're ready to contribute meaningfully to a health-focused setting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, support, and motivate teams while engaging empathetically with clients from diverse backgrounds.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, delivering a high volume of accurate work under pressure with attention to detail, resilience, and initiative.

• Demonstrated experience in administration and customer service, including use of databases and Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to train and support others.

• Sound knowledge of health sector administrative practices, information systems, and a clear commitment to confidentiality, WHS, and EEO principles.

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: 909995

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

 909995 RD TQEH Admin Coordinator, Acute and Urgent Care Program, CALHN.pdf

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