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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Relief) (512721)

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Department of Health, Tasmania
Launceston, TASMANIA 7250
Category Administrative
Job Description
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Relief) (512721)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 19 March, :55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$66,049 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Casual

Region:

North

Location:

As part of the health care team, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will provide reception and administrative support services.

The Role:

The role will function across a number of PH-N sites and services.

  • Work with a diverse range of community services and staff
  • Assist in providing support to clients living in the community to optimise their health, wellbeing and independence
  • Work in a positive supportive environment which will support your ongoing professional development

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

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.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

For more information:

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

Name: Annette Barrett
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing, Primary Health North
Phone number:
Email address:

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in 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 Department of Health do. 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.