Administrative Assistant (530918)

The Role:

• Provide an information and reception service to Home care Package clients, ensuring prompt, sensitive and confidential handling of enquiries, to staff and clients presenting to the service.
• Provide an efficient and effective administrative support service, as directed including processing of claims under the Home care Package Program, document preparation, processing invoices through Finance One, requisitions for goods and services for Home Care Package clients, undertaking routine processing of financial transactions, coordination with Home Care Coordinator including the use of EHCP, bookings and management of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain Home Care Package client records, including ensuring the correct admission, discharge and transfer procedures are carried out, compiling of appropriate data electronically and provision of a manual back-up.

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

The Team:

Rosebery Community Health Centre plays a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to the local community and surrounding areas. As part of Tasmania's Department of Health (DOH), the centre is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare tailored to the unique needs of this remote area. The team is committed to delivering excellence in rural healthcare, ensuring the West Coast community can access quality services close to home, aligning with the Department of Health's mission to improve health and well-being.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Allowances:

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10% 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Working with Aged Care/ Commonwealth Home Support Program Check (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and