Administrative Assistant (510041)

The Role:

The Administrative Assistant provides efficient administration and support to Women’s, Adolescent and Children’s Services (WACS) clinical staff and carries out associated duties in relation to the administration of the Department.

• Assist with the management of the administrative support systems for the Department’s offices.
• Provide personal assistance as required by clinical staff of the Department and undertake tasks such as keyboard services (including audio typing), minute/note taking, preparation of correspondence and reports.
• Maintain diaries and registers of appointments.
• Responsible to WACS clinical staff for the efficient provision of administrative and clerical services.
• Directly responsible for individual tasks with overall direction and guidance provided by the Head of Department of Paediatrics and Nursing and Midwifery Nursing Director - WACS.

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 27 January 2025.

*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: 

$64,125 to $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

Allowances: 

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.
• 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.

• Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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.pdf
• Administrative Assistant.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

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