Ward Clerk

Job no: 911586

Work type: Full time

Location: South East

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier
• ASO2 | Full/Part Time Contracts | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Us as a Ward Clerk – Be the Friendly and Organised Face of Our Medical Ward

Are you organised, approachable, and committed to providing excellent customer service? We're looking for a motivated Ward Clerk to join our Medical Ward, which includes Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Inpatient Beds, at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service. In this vital front-line role, you'll help ensure our ward runs smoothly while supporting patients, visitors, and staff in a warm and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide courteous, confidential, and efficient administrative and customer service support in person and over the phone.
• Maintain accurate, computerised medical records to support quality patient care.
• Assist in coordinating ward operations and communication between staff, patients, and visitors.
• Uphold a welcoming and professional environment for all who enter the ward.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in the provision of a confidential, efficient and effective administrative service.
• Proven experience in dealing with customers.
• Proven experience in dealing with conflict situations.
• Proven experience in using a computer and keyboard.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
  Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is- here.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 911586

Enquiries

Karen Cahir

Recruitment Coordinator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Friday 5th September PM

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

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Advertised: 22 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time