Administrative Assistant / Ward Clerk (527978)

The Role

In accordance with contemporary administration policy and procedures, the Administrative Assistant / Ward Clerk provides a high level of clerical and administrative support to the multidisciplinary team working within the Sub Acute, Aged and Community Services Unit.

• The Specialist Palliative Care Service is a multidisciplinary team.
• The Service includes inpatient (subacute) and community (including acute inpatient) settings.

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 twelve (12) months.

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Salary

$64,125 - $68,925 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% casual loading - equivalent of $40.56 - $43.60 per hour.

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

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:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty.

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

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

• Admin Assistant-Ward Clerk.pdf
• Admin Assistant-Ward Clerk.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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.

For more information, please contact:

Angela Kosmeyer
Nurse Unit Manager - JW Whittle Palliative Care Unit
Phone: (03) 6166 2800
E-mail: angela.kosmeyer@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.

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.