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Salary- Provide high level administrative, executive, and secretarial support to the Director - Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- Manage and coordinate range of specialised administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective office management for the Director - Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- Provide guidance to other administration staff within the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Department of Surgery and Perioperative Services team.
- Undertake secretarial and organisational duties associated with the day-to-day management of the LGH Department of Surgery and Perioperative Services Office.
The team:
- Work across a multi-disciplinary environment with a strong team focus to ensure the surgical needs of the Northern Tasmanian community are met.
- Focus on ongoing administrative support for the team of surgeons at the LGH including direct line reporting to the Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- There are strong opportunities for professional and career development associated with this role.
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 15 April 2024
*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.
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Qualifications recognised as Certificate III or IV in Administration and/or Business; or equivalent * Current Drivers 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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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.
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
Stuart Day
Position: Director of Surgery
Phone: (03) 6777 6571
E-mail:
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