Administrative Officer - Casual Pool

The role:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Officer:

• Undertakes a range of high-level administrative functions for Mental Health Services - South, including supervision of administrative staff as required and the coordination of administrative processes.
• Provides high level day to day administrative support services to the relevant team
• Provide quality administrative and reception support to the relevant team, including undertaking special projects under the direction of the Manager.
• Undertake leave management, training of staff in new processes, the orientation of new or casual administrative staff and the ongoing support of existing administrative staff.
• Manage and coordinate administrative support systems for the efficient and effective operation of the relevant team

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

The team:

• To work in a variety of administrative positions across Mental Health Services
• Full orientation will be provided

Details of Appointment

Fixed term casual, day worker position working when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 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 casual vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 per annum (pro-rata) + 11% superannuation 

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

Location: South, Tasmania

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.

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

• Generic Administrative Officer (SMHS) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Administrative Officer (SMHS) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.
• 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 (Contact Officer)

Michelle Kellett

Position: Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone:  03 6166 0***
E-mail: ***************@health.tas.gov.au 

Tammy Cornish

Position: Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone:  03 6165 8***
E-mail: *************@health.tas.gov.au 

Please note applications close 5 May 2024 at 11:55PM

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.