At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to a busy healthcare team at Lyell McEwin Hospital.
- Company: Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, a leading public healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin roles, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 69504 - 69504 $ per year.
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
Salary: $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2
Temporary Full-Time - up to 22 October 2027
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Divisional Administration Assistant within the Division of Medicine. Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest public health facilities, serving the growing communities of Adelaide's northern suburbs. If you're an organised, people-focused administrator who takes pride in keeping clinical teams running smoothly, this contract role offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to patient care without ever leaving your desk.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinating correspondence, reports, and documentation to support divisional operations
- Managing calendars, meeting schedules, and minute‐taking for senior staff
- Maintaining accurate records and databases in line with SA Health policies and privacy requirements
- Acting as a reliable first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across the division
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in an administrative or office support role, ideally within a health or government setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, service‐oriented approach
- Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite and health information or document management systems
- The ability to manage competing priorities accurately and calmly in a high‐volume environment
- An understanding of confidentiality obligations relevant to SA Health or similar public sector environments
About You:
In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.
You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‐quality health services within modern facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
- From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression.
- Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
- Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
- NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
- SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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