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Administrative Support Officer (530950)

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Department of Health, Tasmania
Acton, TASMANIA 7320
Category Human Resources
Job Description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW

Applications must be submitted by Friday 07 March, :55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North West

Location:

North West Regional Hospital

We are seeking an Administrative Officer to provide and maintain a high-level administrative and clerical support service to the Chief Executive, Hospitals North West, including the management of clinical, financial and administrative information and correspondence, which is often confidential and highly sensitive in nature.

The Role:

Provide and maintain a high-level administrative and clerical support service to the Chief Executive, Hospitals North West, including the management of clinical, financial and administrative information and correspondence, which is often confidential and highly sensitive in nature.

You will need:
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking high level administrative and clerical duties, with the ability to prioritise workloads, exercise initiative and flexibility, interpret and analyse information and work both independently and as a member of a team in an environment subject to change.
  • High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated high level skills in word processing, development and maintenance of spreadsheets, and creation and management of statistical documents, graphs and databases.

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 as soon as you can join our team.

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:

$73,811 to $79,779 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.
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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Paula Hyland
Position: Chief Executive, Hospitals North West
Phone number:
Email address:

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

  • Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  • Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  • Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.