Surgical Administrative Relievers

Job no: 912830

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary ASO-2 $ $31.15 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual

About the Role

The Casual Relieving Administrative Officer is accountable to the Administrative Manager, Surgery Program for relieving annual leave, long service leave and other types of unexpected leave of clerical, reception, ward clerk or secretarial positions.

As a Casual Relieving Administrative Officer, you will be an essential part of the Surgical Directorate team, stepping in to support clerical, reception, ward clerk, and secretarial roles during periods of leave or unexpected absences. Your role will involve coordinating daily workloads, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, and providing expert assistance to staff across these groups. Your ability to work collaboratively and flexibly will be key to maintaining smooth operations within the department.

You will take on the responsibility of monitoring and allocating work, managing more complex tasks, and offering guidance to less experienced team members. Building strong relationships with hospital staff, you'll identify priorities and support the team to deliver excellent service. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and supporting a hardworking team, this role is a great fit for you.

About You

You are an organised and adaptable administrative professional with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting healthcare teams effectively. You thrive in busy environments, manage priorities with ease, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

You will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus proven ability in typing (50–60 w.p.m.) and audio typing.
• Proficiency with computers, software applications, and electronic patient information systems.
• Previous administrative experience in a health setting, managing confidential and high-priority correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, hospital procedures, and workplace safety, with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving.

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.
• 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: 912830

Enquiries to:

Maria Lagos

Position: Administration Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 16 September 2025

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

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 19 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time