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Administrative Assistant - Emergency Department (527364)

Tasmanian Government
UKfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $82,996/yr($76,849/yr$82,996/yr)

About the role

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

As a member of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment, the Administrative Assistant in the Emergency Department, provides a wide range of administrative services to the Emergency Department leadership team and internal and external stakeholders to support business activities, and projects. 

This position will work closely with the Business Operations Coordinator and Nurse Unit Manager to provide coordinated support for both the medical and nursing workforce, contributing to effective workforce management, operational efficiency, and service delivery.

You will need

  1. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary office management practices, including well developed computer skills and experience with a range of computer programs.
  2. Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to undertake duties in a professional manner with an ability to negotiate and liaise and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work individually and as a member of a team, with a proven ability to work under pressure, in an environment of competing priorities, to meet identified timeframes.
  4. Personal qualities such as initiative, flexibility, sound judgement, and discretion including the ability to interpret and analyse information and recommend or decide upon appropriate action.

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

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 44 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

Please note that this position requires availability to work one weekend per fortnight (Saturday and Sunday). The remaining hours and roster arrangement are negotiable and can be discussed with the successful applicant.

*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

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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.

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