Administrative Officer

The Team:
The Mersey Community Hospital forms an integral part of Hospitals North West, providing high level health care to the Tasmanian community. The Integrated Operations Centre forms a vital part of the day to day management of all aspects of the hospital.

The Role:

• Provide high-level administrative support within the IOC by undertaking a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
• In consultation with the Nursing Director of Integrated Operations, coordinate the sourcing and allocation of daily staffing requirements for clinical departments and services as delegated.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers to coordinate staffing resources for clinical areas to cover leave and hard-to-fill roster gaps (planned and unplanned) and assist the Nurse Unit Manager with maintaining timely updates of Proact to reflect roster/allocator changes.

You will need:

• Provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support for the Nursing Director Integrated Operations, MCH IOC and Nurse Unit Manager group (staffing and recruitment)
• Assist in the prioritisation of IOC workload, including recognising and investigating issues as they arise and proactively contributing to solutions.
• Exercise reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and for providing labour in an efficient and safe manner.

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, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join the team.

• 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:
$73,811 to $79,779 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public 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:

• 517671 Administrative Officer - Integrated Operations Centre (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: Michael Clark

Position: After Hours Nurse Manager

Phone number:

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