Admin Officer - Emergency Department - Royal Adelaide Hospital

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent and temporary full-time positions

About the Role

As the Administrative Officer – Emergency Services, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our Emergency Department(s). Working closely with medical, nursing, and clinical support staff, you’ll provide high-quality administrative services that directly contribute to the care and experience of patients. Your role is essential in maintaining accurate records, managing sensitive information with confidentiality, and ensuring day-to-day processes run efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence in emergency healthcare delivery. With a strong focus on quality service, you will help implement consistent administrative procedures aligned with hospital policies, government guidelines, and organisational objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting frontline emergency services and contributing to a safe, responsive, and patient-centred care environment.

About you

You’re a motivated and compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Your strong communication skills and dedication to quality service ensure you're always ready to support individuals and families with empathy and care.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and resilience under pressure.

• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities, including accurate data entry, prioritisation of tasks, and meeting deadlines using Microsoft Office applications.

• Sound knowledge of customer service and administrative procedures, with a clear understanding of Equal Opportunity and Work Health & Safety principles.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 910026

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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