Administration Officer

Overview

Administration Officer - Emergency Department – SA Health

Job reference: 915412

Location: 5118 - GAWLER EAST

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
- Position based at Gawler Health Service
- Salary: ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
- Temporary Part Time working 37.5 hours per fortnight up to 3 March 2026

What are we offering?

Join our dedicated Emergency Department team at Gawler Health Service, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, confidential, and customer-focused administrative support. This position contributes to efficient patient admissions, discharge processes, and the smooth running of essential administrative functions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Who are we?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping around metropolitan areas (this position is in Gawler). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and the community. Our mission is to ensure you receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care, always with kindness. This is supported by systems and processes that assure quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

What do we stand for?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We look for people who align to our values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

Who are we looking for?

- Are you skilled at providing exceptional customer service in a busy, high-demand environment?
- Do you have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion?
- Are you adaptable, positive, and able to work independently while supporting a team?
- Do you demonstrate cultural awareness and a willingness to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on….

Where and how you will work

Gawler offers historic charm and modern living, set in scenic countryside just 45 minutes from Adelaide. For more information see Discover Gawler | Town of Gawler Council.

How will you contribute?

- Provide courteous and efficient reception and admissions services to patients, visitors, and staff both in person and via phone.
- Assist with patient record administration, including case note preparation, maintenance, and accurate data entry.
- Support communication systems by managing paging, public address, and in-house media networks.
- Work collaboratively within the team to maintain smooth administrative operations and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

What will we offer you in return?

BHFLHN offers an environment with opportunities to progress or consolidate your career. We provide support in the following areas:

- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
- Salary packaging and benefits up to $9,010 per FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses per FBT year.
- 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 for staff and their families.

What else do you need to know / What is essential for success?

We seek individuals with integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community. You will be required to undertake checks including immunisation and employment screening as outlined in the Role Description.

- You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.
- You will need to undergo employment screening as detailed in the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ communities are encouraged. We support flexible working where possible.

Need to relocate?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See more at the SA Health relocation info. Find out more about working in BHFLHN and regional Australia at movetomore.com.au.

Help is here

Please refer to the Role Description (Job ref: 915412) or contact Sharyn Hiscock, Acting Senior Administration Officer, Phone: 85212043 or via E-mail: Sharyn.Hiscock2@sa.gov.au. See the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf and Australian applicant guidelines for details.

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Application closing: Applications close on 2 October 2025, 11:55 PM.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Role Description: 915412 Administrative Officer Emergency Dept - Role Description.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working including part-time arrangements.

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