Administrative Assistant

5 days ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health Full time $66,049 - $70,993 per year

The Team:

  • The George Town Hospital is approximately 50km North of Launceston.
  • The George Town Hospital plays a central role in the health outcomes for the community.
  • George Town Hospital is a culturally diverse team that takes pride in providing quality care for its patients.

The Role:

Provide general reception duties for the George Town Hospital and Community Centre and administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Nursing - George Town (DON) and Nurse Unit Manager - George Town Hospital and Community Centre (NUM).

You will need:

  • The Administrative Assistant works under general direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing – George Town, and in their absence is required to use initiative and decision making in the completion of tasks relating to the everyday running of the facility.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

  • Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from 12 November 2025.
  • Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

  • 507631, Administrative Assistant Band 2 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Wendy Riley 

Position: Administrative Assistant 

Phone number:

Email address: 

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.



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