Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 910291
Location: 5063 - EASTWOOD
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health - Inpatients
- Position based at Glenside Hospital
- Salary: ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
- Ongoing full time
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
We are seeking a reliable and organised Administration Officer - Ward Clerk to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary teams within the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service Inpatient Unit. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, this role plays a vital part in ensuring efficient communication, patient flow coordination, and the delivery of timely, confidential support services.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Glenside). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
About RRMHS
Rural and Remote Mental Health Service provides 24/7 Tertiary level services to the whole of country South Australia. The service consists of a 23 bed acute inpatient service based within the "Acute Hub" of Glenside Campus.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Do you have experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy, confidential healthcare or mental health setting?
- Are you confident in your communication skills and able to interact effectively with patients, staff, and external stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds?
- Do you have the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and remain calm under pressure?
- Are you committed to working in a culturally responsive way with Aboriginal consumers, and willing to undertake further cultural training?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges and file management in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Provide courteous and professional communication with patients, visitors, staff and external stakeholders.
- Maintain diaries, arrange appointments, manage correspondence and support meetings across the unit.
- Support the ongoing delivery of high-quality care through efficient administrative operations and teamwork.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
BHFLHN 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.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 910291), or reach out to Michelle Howard, A/Administration Manager on Phone: 0481 483 606 or via E-mail: michelle.howard@sa.gov.au
More information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf . Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline
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DON'T HESITATE! Applications Close on 13 August 2025 at 11.55PM
Attachments
910291 Administrative Officer Ward Clerk - Role Description.pdf
Flexibility Statement
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.