Administrative Officer - Allied Health

Job Description

Job no: 892698Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Administration, Business and Management Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full Time temporary up to 27/2/26 About the Role Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for supporting healthcare services? As an Allied Health Administration Officer with CALHN, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Allied Health Directorate. You’ll provide comprehensive administrative support across a wide range of tasks, including managing telephone enquiries, coordinating reception duties, processing invoices and purchase orders, and assisting with basic HR functions. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the team by managing databases, supporting meetings, and overseeing both catalogue and non-catalogue orders. This dynamic role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of allied health services while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. In this role, you’ll be an essential link between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and efficient processes. Internally, you’ll work closely with Allied Health administration staff, clinical teams, and business operations to provide exceptional service. Externally, you’ll interact with stakeholders such as referrers, suppliers, and academic institutions, fostering positive relationships that support the Allied Health Directorate’s goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. About You We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual with a strong administrative background who thrives in dynamic and team-oriented environments. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven Administrative Expertise: Exceptional ability to deliver professional, efficient, and high-quality administrative services, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Oracle Procurement, and the capacity to quickly learn new systems. Effective Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a respectful and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring positive interactions in all situations. Organisational and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas. We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia. Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm Tuesday 04/02/2025 Enquiries to: Michelle Gabell, Allied Health Admin Officer Phone: 8222 7250E-mail: #J-18808-Ljbffr