Administrative Assistant (512143)

The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Assistant:

• Provides day to day administrative support to the designated Mental Health Service Team.
• Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.
• Liaise with a variety of personnel, including staff, clients and outside organisations.
• Undertake cashiering, banking and relevant duties including handling of petty cash and coding of accounts as required.
• Organise and schedule meetings and other appointments as required, including preparing agendas and minutes and attending to any administrative matters arising from such meetings.

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

The team:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development
• Work in a progressive and supportive team

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $64,125 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Administrative Assistant (SMHS) Band 2 (July 2024) CSU.pdf
• Generic Administrative Assistant (SMHS) Band 2 (July 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applica