Administrative Assistant - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (Teds) (528923)

Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of Eating Disorders. The Tasmania Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service, that will deliver integrated specialist care for adults with an Eating Disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, North West and South and a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).

We are looking for people with a passion and an interest in helping our clinicians to support people with Eating Disorders.

The Administrative Assistant – Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) will:

• Provide day to day administrative support to TEDS.
• Contribute towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.

The Role

1. Provide the first contact for clients and relatives, relaying information and calls immediately to the appropriate professionals.
2. Provide specialised administrative support for the TEDS, clarify clients/relatives for registration details and update the computerised record.
3. Liaise with other Mental Health Services personnel as well as external agencies and stakeholders.
4. Typing of administrative and clinical correspondence and reports.
5. Maintain statistical collection for the TEDS.
6. Provide administrative support to Service site staff involving organising appointments, daily lists and retrieval of client files and other duties as required.

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 part time, day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $64,125 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Anita Reimann

Position: Manager - TEDS
Phone: (03) 6777 4***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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