AddressJob reference: 865659
Location: - NOT APPLICABLE -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural Support Service, Port Augusta/Whyalla
Salary: ASO2 $57,842 - $62,221 p.a. (Pro-rata)
- Permanent Part-time position working 18.75 hours per week
Overview
The assessing officer, Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer (PATS) is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to clients eligible for financial assistance through the scheme.
The assessing officer is responsible for examining applications against criteria and approving payment of benefits under the scheme within delegated authority. Interact with other regional PATS assessors to provide a comprehensive subsidy payment service to regional South Australian clients needing to travel for approved medical specialist treatment. This encompasses clients travelling both intra-state and interstate for treatment. Responsible for an advance payment system with nominated advance offices and accommodation payments via direct billing processes.
Please note: working 18.75 hours per week across two offices Port Augusta on Thursday and Whyalla on Friday. A further day is to be advised. Travel is at your own requirement.
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.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
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. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 865659
Application Closing Date
24 May 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
Attachments
865659 - Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer amended.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
