Unit Secretary, Geriatrics

**Job no**: 917701
**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**:

- **Permanent full-time**

**About the Role**

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll provide essential secretarial and administrative support within the Department of Geriatric & Rehabilitation Medicine. Working closely with the Administration Coordinator and clinical teams, you’ll manage confidential information, coordinate daily workloads, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, contributing to the smooth running of the department.

You’ll also play a key role in fostering teamwork and supporting colleagues by providing guidance on complex tasks, liaising with other hospital departments, and helping to prioritise work to meet the needs of staff and patients. This role offers the opportunity to be a central part of a dedicated team, making a meaningful contribution to patient care and the delivery of high-quality clinical services.

**About You**

You’re a motivated and skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced administrative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality support and service to colleagues and clients.

**About You**:

- Strong administrative skills with experience in Microsoft Office, office equipment, and confidentiality practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to work independently.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise multiple tasks, problem-solve, and adapt positively to change.
- Competent in medical terminology, audio-typing, keyboarding (50-60 wpm), and committed to excellent customer service.

**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**

**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: 917701**

**Enquiries to**:

- Rebecca Harnack
- Position: Admin Team Leader
Phone: 08 7074 1783

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 31 October 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time