• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mid Eyre Medical, Elliston
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) - ASO2
• Temporary Part Time (up to 4 November 2025) - 0.6 FTE

Join Our Team as an Administration Officer!

As an Administrative Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Mid Eyre Medical Practice. Reporting directly to the Medical Practice Coordinator, you will manage reception and provide essential administrative support, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our health services.
Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality medical, allied, and primary health care to our clients. Your responsibilities will include providing timely and efficient financial, administrative, clerical, and personnel services, ensuring our practice runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Provide high-quality service by addressing client inquiries via phone and in person, offering advice, and making referrals.
• Appointment Coordination: Manage booking of appointments for services.
• Reception Duties: Greet visitors professionally and direct them appropriately.
• Relationship Building: Establish connections with colleagues and external organizations to enhance service delivery.
• Message Handling: Take and relay clear messages to staff.
• Emergency Procedures: Implement emergency procedures according to policies and guidelines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrated experience using programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook effectively.
• File Management and Administrative Systems: Experience in organizing files and utilizing administrative and database systems efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Knowledge of Health Care Principles: Understanding of primary health care and community health principles.
• Understanding of Government Procedures: Familiarity with Government Administrative Instructions, relevant legislation, and procedures.
• Current Microsoft Suite Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of current Microsoft Office programs and their functionalities.
• Office and Clerical Procedures: General knowledge of office operations 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
This is a part time vacancy, working 45 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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) etc.
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: 883773
Enquiries
Zoe Helps
Phone: 8628 2003
Position: Practice Co-ordinator
E-mail: zoe.helps@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday 16th November 2024, 11:55PM
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