At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin support to the Podiatry Department and manage patient interactions.
- Company: Flinders Medical Centre, a leader in healthcare with a focus on patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary sacrifice options, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in patient care every day.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and basic computing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 66442 - 69504 $ per year.
Full time
Located in: Adelaide Metro Southern
Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata)
About the role
Reporting to the Podiatry Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring an efficient, comprehensive, patient and consumer-oriented administrative service to the Podiatry Department at Flinders Medical Centre.
Duties
- Commitment to delivering high-quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework and Consumer Engagement Framework, and Plan.
- The frontline management of patients, visitors, medical nursing, and allied health staff in the Department.
- Provide an efficient keyboard service, using current SA Health software packages.
- Coordinate appointments at the central referral hub for all SALHN podiatry referrals across sites.
- Receiving and directing patients to ensure that they are afforded professional, courteous, positive, and timely hospitality at all times.
About you
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, professionally and courteously with all internal and external consumers. Ability to liaise and relate well with empathy to a variety of people, including elderly and disabled clients, and to handle enquiries from a range of staff, patients, and visitors. The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and to prioritise work to meet deadlines, manage tasks simultaneously whilst working with a high level of accuracy and detail. Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing. Experience in the use of patient appointment-making systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits and Perks
We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Eligibility and Compliance
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Melissa Cooney, Acting Podiatry Manager, 82044884
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 18th October 2026
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Job ref: 951002
Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Podiatry Administrative Assistant employer: Medical Jobs Australia
Flinders Medical Centre is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Adelaide Metro Southern, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises patient care and employee well-being. With competitive salaries, salary sacrifice benefits, and flexible working arrangements, we empower our staff to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment for all employees.
