Administrative Assistant (506943)

The Team:

New Norfolk District Hospital (NNDH) is a 14-bed facility situated 40 kms from Hobart. The NNDH model is of a regional and tertiary public hospital partnership, with a combination of local patients admitted by their GP and out of area patients admitted from the Royal Hobart and Private Hospitals with the support of a Nurse Practitioner.

The Role:

In accordance with established policies, guidelines, systems and processes, the Administrative Assistant - NNDH.

• Provide high level administrative and clerical support to staff at NNDH.
• Provide a high standard of customer focused reception duties as well as clerical functions in support of patient care relating to clinical, financial and administrative tasks for patients.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12. 

*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: 

$66,049 to $70,993 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual loading - Equivalent of $41.62 - $44.73 per hour

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

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: 

• Administrative Assistant.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Nancy Arnold
Director of Nursing
Phone number: (03) 6166 1304
Email address: nancy.arnold@ths.tas.gov.au 

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