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Form of work- Women's and Children's Health Network, Dental department - Division of Surgical Services - North Adelaide – 5006
- Salary - Classification - ASO2 - Administrative Assistant - $57,842 to $62,221
- Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 30 June 2024)
Overview
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Dental Department within the Division of Surgical Services as an Administration Assistant in a full-time capacity for a term contract up to 30th June 2024.
As the Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive confidential administrative assistance to the Dental Department, involving coordination of theatre lists and outpatient clinics for consultants and registrars, as well as communication with patients and carers. Additionally, this role would also provide administrative support to the Head of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and other professional staff when needed. this position will operate within a multidisciplinary team aiming to maintain the high standard of service for all WCHN facility users, encompassing staff, patients, and students.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proficiency in essential software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and scheduling
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service
- Demonstrated initiative and adeptness at prioritization and problem-solving under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting seamlessly to changing environments
- Capability to work autonomously, exercising initiative and judgment to ensure timely task completion
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
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. Job ref: 858080
Enquiries
Paula Bertram - Acting Manager, Administrative Services
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: paula.bertram@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 27th February 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
AS02 - Dental Admin Assistant Surgical Services 858080.pdf
WCHN Competency Framework.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
