Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA - Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary: ASO2 -$58,709.00 - $63,154.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Location SA - 5000
- Contracted Part-Time Role Until 28 Mar 2026 - 22.5 Hours a week (0.6 FTE)
About the role
Are you an experienced administrator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting healthcare excellence? The Administration Officer position within SA Pathology's Anatomical Pathology section at the Royal Adelaide Hospital offers a dynamic opportunity to transcribe critical diagnostic reports and assist in the timely and accurate delivery of pathology services. You'll provide a vital link between medical, scientific, and technical staff, ensuring efficient communication and high standards of clerical support.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve handling digital dictation, managing laboratory enquiries, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain quality and continuity in service delivery. With a focus on accuracy, discretion, and professionalism, this role plays an essential part in supporting patient outcomes in one of South Australia’s leading healthcare environments.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll meet the following essential requirements:
A typing speed of 70–80 WPM with 98% accuracy and proficiency in audio typing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously or within a team.
Demonstrated experience handling confidential information in a medical or administrative setting.
Sound knowledge of medical terminology and data entry systems, with a commitment to high-quality customer service.
Applicants must hold a current National Police Clearance and a Working With Children Check (WWCC) in line with SA Health requirements.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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: 909532
Enquiries to:
Name: Danielle Lehmann
Position: Clerical Manager Surgical Pathology
Telephone: 8222 8699
Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 8th August 2025
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Advertised: 25 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
