Administration Officer- Elliston

Job no: 916085

Work type: Part time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mid Eyre Medical, Elliston
• Salary: ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Temporary Part Time position (up to 14 October FTE
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

As an Administrative Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Mid Eyre Medical Practice. Reporting directly to the Medical Practice Coordinator, you will manage reception and provide essential administrative support, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our health services.

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality medical, allied, and primary health care to our clients. Your responsibilities will include providing timely and efficient financial, administrative, clerical, and personnel services, ensuring our practice runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Provide high-quality service by addressing client inquiries via phone and in person, offering advice, and making referrals.
• Appointment Coordination: Manage booking of appointments for services.
• Reception Duties: Greet visitors professionally and direct them appropriately.
• Relationship Building: Establish connections with colleagues and external organizations to enhance service delivery.
• Message Handling: Take and relay clear messages to staff.
• Emergency Procedures: Implement emergency procedures according to policies and guidelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrated experience using programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook effectively.
• File Management and Administrative Systems: Experience in organizing files and utilizing administrative and database systems efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Knowledge of Health Care Principles: Understanding of primary health care and community health principles.
• Understanding of Government Procedures: Familiarity with Government Administrative Instructions, relevant legislation, and procedures.
• Current Microsoft Suite Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of current Microsoft Office programs and their functionalities.
• Office and Clerical Procedures: General knowledge of office operations and clerical procedures.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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 B (Indirect 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 916085

Enquiries

Zoe Helps

Position: Practice Co-Ordinator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

3 October week close close PM

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

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time