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What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites)
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Administrative Assistant supports a multi-disciplinary team by providing high-level admin and reception services, maintaining accurate records and booking lists, managing outpatient clinic bookings, and improving departmental efficiency through effective systems and processes.
Key duties of the role
Provide a front-line reception service to the department
Provide appropriate support to patients, relatives and visitors and appropriately direct telephone calls and inquiries
Ensure that enquiries regarding patient welfare are dealt with promptly by directing enquiries to relevant nursing or medical staff
Receive and process referrals.
Maintain confidential patient Unit Records
Skills and Experience
Previous administrative / clerical experience.
Experience with the use of windows and Microsoft Office products
Experience in dealing with a wide range of organisations and senior staff members
Ability to deal with situations, staff and patients with maturity and empathy
Work effectively within a team environment.
Enquiries can be directed to
Amy Simek
Acting Admin Lead Manager
81618395,
Amy.Simek@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 11:55PM
Applications close: 23/10/2026 11:55 PM
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.
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