Administrative Assistant

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 3 (PN 26101)

Salary: $76,985 - $82,459 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: Canberra Hospital, Building 1 Level 10B

Section: GP Liaison Unit Closing Date: 28th September 2025

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role

The CHS Medical Services Group (MSG) includes Director Prevocational Education and Training, Medical Credentialing, Medical Officer Support and Education Unit, Director of Clinical Training, Chief Medical Wellness Officer, GP Liaison Unit, ACT Blood Counts Program, DonateLife, Education Research and Academic Partnership.

Canberra Health Services provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the ACT and surrounding regions.

The key strategic priority for acute services is to deliver timely access to effective and safe hospital care services. The hospital delivers a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services, including complex procedures in areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neonatal intensive care.

Strong links exist between hospital and community-based services, as many of the operational divisions deliver services across the continuum of care to ensure continuity of care for patients. The community-based services of CHS include early childhood, youth and women's health; dental services, rehabilitation and community care; mental health and alcohol and drug services. In addition, justice health services are provided within the Territory's' detention facilities.

The GP Liaison Unit (GPLU) at Canberra Hospital aims to enhance communication and partnerships between Canberra Health Services and General Practitioners (GPs) to facilitate a seamless health service and better patient outcomes.

GPLU staff act as a point of contact for general practitioners, practice staff, specialists and other health care providers to assist them to navigate the health system and provide continuing care for their patients. The unit is also a contact point for patients.

Under broad direction you will play a key role in providing day to day administrative support to staff working within the unit as well as being first point of contact for incoming enquiries and management of same.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.