▷ [4/11/2025] Inpatient Admin Officer - Acute Assessment Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Inpatient Admin Officer - Acute Assessment Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Job no: 918899

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
- Salary ASO-2 $58,709 -$63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full-time temporary contract up to 26/06/26
- 7-day rotating roster, includes Weekends and Public Holidays

Overview

Join a supportive and dynamic hospital team as a Ward Clerk, where your work plays a vital role in ensuring smooth ward operations and effective patient care. You will provide general clerical and confidential administrative support, assisting with bed management, patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

You will liaise closely with clinical and nursing staff, train new ward clerks, and coordinate with other hospital departments to ensure seamless service delivery. Your contribution will directly support high-quality patient care and the efficient functioning of the ward.

About You

- You are a reliable and adaptable professional with strong administrative skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.

- Proven administrative experience, including use of Microsoft Office, office equipment, and maintaining confidentiality in all tasks.

- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and implement new procedures.

- Knowledge of customer service principles, Equal Opportunity, and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare policies, with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.

- Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading where applicable.

- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport and an annual voluntary flu vaccination program.

- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.

- Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible working options including part-time arrangements; discuss during application.

- Employee Recognition: Awards for innovation, collaboration, and contributions to health.

- Career Opportunities: Pathways for skill development and movement across SA Health sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career backed by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your success.

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 vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 918899

Enquiries

Rebecca Harnack
Position: Admin Team Leader
Phone: 08 7074 1783
E-mail: rebecca.harnack@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 18 November 2025

How to apply

Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information.

Advertised: 04 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Job reference: 918899

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