Administrative Assistant (Casual) (513196)

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Administrative Assistant (Casual) (513196)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 09 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The George Town District Hospital and Community Services provide 15 acute care beds, physiotherapy, dental and podiatry services, and other visiting providers. Other services provided by the Hospital include Palliative care, Community Nursing, Home Help-Personal Care.

The Role

George Town Hospital & Community Centre is seeking a friendly and organised Administrative Assistant to provide reception, clerical and secretarial support across the service. This varied role supports the Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager, staff, patients and visitors, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the facility. Responsibilities include reception and telephone enquiries, appointment coordination, patient administration, meeting support, record management and general office administration. The position offers a supportive team environment and may particularly suit someone seeking a small, flexible workload alongside university studies, family commitments or semi-retirement.

About the successful candidate

The ideal applicant will enjoy being the person who keeps things organised and running smoothly.

Friendly and professional customer service skills.

Strong administration and data entry skills.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term casual, day worker position, commencing as soon as possible until 26 September 2028.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$43.38 to $46.59 per hour. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to have:

Working with Aged Care-Commonwealth Home Support Program Check.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Administrative Assistant Band 2.docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Patty Hepburn

Position: Administrative Assistant

Phone number: (03) 6702 6020

Email address: [email protected]

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