Spinal Injury Ward Clerk

**Job no**: 900224
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park**:

- **Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 13/2/26**

**About the Role**

We are seeking a dedicated **Ward Clerk** to join the **Spinal Injury Ward**, providing essential clerical and reception support to ensure smooth ward operations. In this role, you will play a key part in patient care management by assisting with bed coordination, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will help create an efficient and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff.

As a vital member of the team, you will also provide guidance and advice to less experienced administration staff, contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace. Reporting to the **Clinical Services Coordinator**, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of ward administration while delivering exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you

**About You**

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive **Ward Clerk** with excellent communication and administrative skills to support our **Spinal Injury Ward**. To succeed in this role, you will have:

- **Strong communication & interpersonal skills** - Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
- **Excellent organisational & problem-solving abilities** - Proven capacity to multitask, prioritise workloads, and work efficiently under pressure.
- **Administrative expertise & computer proficiency** - Experience using Microsoft Office, databases, and hospital systems like SUNRISE (preferred).
- **Commitment to high-quality service & confidentiality** - A patient-focused approach with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

**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 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**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 900224**

**Enquiries to**:

- Shannen Ross
- Position: EA of Program Manager/ Admin Coordinator
Phone: 8222 1819

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 11 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 25 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time