Administration Officer- Cowell

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mid Eyre Medical - Cowell
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 to $63,154 P.A. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part time position - 0.4 FTE
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as an Administration Officer!

Join the Mid Eyre Medical Practice as an Administrative Officer, where you will be essential in delivering exceptional reception and administrative support. Reporting to the Medical Practice Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our services, supporting management, staff, and health unit committees.

As a vital member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will enhance the client experience by facilitating the delivery of high-quality medical, allied, and primary health care services. You will be responsible for providing efficient financial, administrative, clerical, and personnel services, ensuring our practice runs seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Address client inquiries in person and by phone, providing assistance and referrals.
• Call Management: Respond to calls with accurate information.
• Appointment Coordination: Schedule and manage appointments efficiently.
• Reception Duties: Greet and direct visitors professionally.
• Relationship Building: Foster connections with colleagues and external organizations.
• Message Handling: Take and relay accurate messages.
• Emergency Procedures: Execute emergency protocols as per guidelines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• File Management: Skills in file organisation and use of administrative/database systems.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team to achieve goals.
• Health Care Knowledge: Understanding of primary and community health care principles.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with Government Administrative Instructions and relevant legislation.
• Current Microsoft Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Clerical Skills: Understanding of office and clerical procedures.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, allowances and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and professional growth.

Applicant Information

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.

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 B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907400

Enquiries

Zoe Helps
Position: Practice Co-Ordinator
Phone: 86282003
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

1 August 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

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