Ward Clerk - Geriatrics, South Ground TQEH

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the ward by delivering essential administrative and reception services. Acting as the first point of contact for patients, families, and staff, you’ll contribute to a welcoming environment while ensuring daily ward activities are well coordinated. You’ll work closely with clinical and nursing teams, using your strong communication and organisational skills to support bed management and patient flow.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include maintaining accurate patient records, managing appointments using the Sunrise computer system, and keeping the ward well-stocked by ordering medical and stationery supplies through Oracle. This is a highly valued role that requires a team-focused mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About You

You’re an organised and adaptable professional with strong interpersonal and administrative skills. You thrive in a busy environment, are a great team player, and are committed to delivering excellent support in a healthcare setting.

• Proven ability to work independently, problem-solve, and manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in public-facing and multidisciplinary settings

• Confident using Microsoft Office and booking systems, with a good grasp of medical terminology and data entry accuracy

• Committed to confidentiality, workplace safety, and customer service excellence in all tasks

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.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 20 June 2025

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