Administrative Assistant, Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicin at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

93416.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Calendar Management, Secretariate Duties, Administrative Support, Adaptability, Flexibility, Organisational Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Confidentiality, Initiative, Judgement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 4 (PN 26176) Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Closing Date: 18th March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focussed and/or harm minimisation approach. Reporting to the Head of the Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, this position will provide high level administrative support, including all aspects of calendar management and secretariate duties to assist in the strategic and operational processes required to meet unit priorities. The successful applicant will need to possess the ability to work independently under limited direction, be adaptable and flexible to accommodate change, strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, uphold and integrate confidential information in daily tasks, and can use initiative and judgement in a fast-paced environment. Please note appointment may be based on the written application and referee reports only. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Peggy Craigie at Peggy.Craigie@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

This position will provide high-level administrative support, including all aspects of calendar management and secretariate duties to assist in the strategic and operational processes required to meet unit priorities. The role reports directly to the Head of the Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.