Health Systems Support Officer

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer Superannuation contribution.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carer's leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 Days per year Study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional Development opportunities up to $3,000 per year
• 10 days Ceremonial Leave
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related
• Ex-Gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals)

Contract Duration: Fixed Term for 12 months

Work hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Alice Springs

Applications close: COB Friday 19 September 2025-Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Salary: $81, – $91, p.a + 12% Super

Role Description:

The Health Systems Support Officer will participate as a member of the Health Systems Team and will report to the Health Systems Manager.This is an administration operational role to support the Health Systems and PHMO teams with some support to the AMSANT Alice Springs Office with clerical/administration related tasks to ensure efficient operations of the office.

Responsibilities:

General Office Duties:

• Coordinate general office supports for the Alice Springs staff.

• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.

• Maintain office filing systems (both electronic and physical).

• Assist in ensuring Alice Springs vehicles are maintained and repaired as required

• Process invoices and assist with accounts payable/receivable tasks

Administrative Support:

• Schedule meetings, appointments, and events for the Health Systems and PHMO teams.

• Prepare minutes, reports, presentations, correspondence and newsletters as required for the Health Systems and PHMO teams.

• Assist with event organisation, travel arrangements and expense tracking.

Selection Requirements (Qualifications & Attributes)

ESSENTIAL

• High level minute taking, office administration and organisational skills including application of standard Microsoft office programs such as Word and Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Experience in records management procedures, protocols and practice
• Project management and logistic skills particularly around organising large meetings
• Awareness and respect of Aboriginal culture and knowledge of current issues effecting the lives of Aboriginal people.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in an Aboriginal controlled organization

Additional information:

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver's Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Schedule for this job

• Monday to Friday

Benefits offered

• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program