Ward Clerk Administration Officer Burns 7G.2

Overview

Job no: 919709
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
- Salary ASO-2 $58,709 -$63,154 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Temporary up to 12 months and part-time working 33.75 hours per week

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of our Surgical Programs. You’ll be the friendly face that welcomes patients, visitors and staff, providing a high standard of clerical and reception support that helps ensure quality care and effective ward administration. Your attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to communicate clearly will contribute directly to the coordination of patient care and the seamless operation of the ward.

In this rewarding position, you’ll work closely with a dedicated team of health professionals, playing a key part in creating a positive and supportive environment for patients and staff alike. Each day will bring new opportunities to make a difference, whether it’s managing patient information, assisting with bed management or ensuring everything runs efficiently behind the scenes. If you’re someone who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused role where your contribution truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About You

You’re a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. With excellent communication skills and a strong sense of initiative, you’re able to support multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a high standard of administrative and clerical work. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and handle sensitive information with discretion makes you a valuable part of a healthcare setting.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with patients, visitors and teams
- Experienced in administrative duties, hospital environments, and using office systems and EMRs
- Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads and work independently under pressure
- Committed to confidentiality, customer service, and maintaining workplace policies and standards

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.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

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

- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- 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.
- Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 919709

Enquiries to: Mim Trimboli

Position: Business Officer

Phone: 7074 2311

E-mail: mim.trimboli@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 9 November 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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