• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 23/11/25

About the Role
As the Emergency Department, Unit Secretary within Acute and Urgent Care, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive and confidential secretarial, administrative, and reception services to both clinical and administrative teams. You will be the backbone of organisational support, working closely with Senior Management, Network and Site Directors, and other staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining important records, all while delivering high levels of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
In addition to your core duties, you may be called upon to assist with small projects, ensuring that the Acute & Urgent Care department runs efficiently and effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to the success of a dynamic healthcare team. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply today.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and within a team.
• Proven customer service skills, handling difficult situations with confidence and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience in office management, document coordination, and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

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.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN 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.
Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 887447
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 20 December 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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