Administrative Assistant (504636)

The Team:

Join our dedicated Womens+ Service team at the Tasmanian Department of Health, where we are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to women and gender-diverse individuals across Tasmania. Our team works collaboratively to deliver a range of health services including pregnancy and gynaecological services. By integrating with other departments and community organizations, we ensure holistic and accessible healthcare for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and working in a supportive, dynamic environment, we invite you to be a part of our mission to enhance the well-being of our community.

The Role:

• Independent Work: Operate independently, following established procedures and guidelines, with direction from the Nurse Unit Manager as needed.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative and clerical support to the Women’s and Children’s Outpatient Department staff.
• Discreet Information Handling: Handle sensitive information securely, exercising judgement and discretion when liaising with health professionals, patients, and the public.
• Child Safe Culture: Promote a child safe culture, adhering to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and participate in mandatory reporting obligations.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere to policy and protocol requirements, including mandatory education, training, and assessment.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, including the ability to liaise with team members, as well as patients attending Womens+. 

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, day worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from the 11 May 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: $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

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:

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 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: 

• Generic Administrative Assistant (WACS) Band 2 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

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