ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - ALLIED HEALTH

at  SA Government SA HEALTH

SA HEALTH

Job reference: 892698
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• Full Time temporary up to 27/2/26

  About the Role
  Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for supporting healthcare services? As an Allied Health Administration Officer with CALHN, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Allied Health Directorate. You’ll provide comprehensive administrative support across a wide range of tasks, including managing telephone enquiries, coordinating reception duties, processing invoices and purchase orders, and assisting with basic HR functions. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the team by managing databases, supporting meetings, and overseeing both catalogue and non-catalogue orders. This dynamic role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of allied health services while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  In this role, you’ll be an essential link between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and efficient processes. Internally, you’ll work closely with Allied Health administration staff, clinical teams, and business operations to provide exceptional service. Externally, you’ll interact with stakeholders such as referrers, suppliers, and academic institutions, fostering positive relationships that support the Allied Health Directorate’s goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual with a strong administrative background who thrives in dynamic and team-oriented environments. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven Administrative Expertise: Exceptional ability to deliver professional, efficient, and high-quality administrative services, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Oracle Procurement, and the capacity to quickly learn new systems.
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a respectful and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring positive interactions in all situations.
• Organisational and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines

ABOUT CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

• Proven Administrative Expertise: Exceptional ability to deliver professional, efficient, and high-quality administrative services, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Oracle Procurement, and the capacity to quickly learn new systems.
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a respectful and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring positive interactions in all situations.
• Organisational and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadline