Inpatient Admin Officer

Job no: 918899

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary contract up to 26/06/26
• 7-day rotating roster, includes Weekends and Public Holidays

About the Role

Join a supportive and dynamic hospital team as a Ward Clerk, where your work plays a vital role in ensuring smooth ward operations and effective patient care. You will provide general clerical and confidential administrative support, assisting with bed management, patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

In this role, you will liaise closely with clinical and nursing staff, train new ward clerks, and coordinate with other hospital departments to ensure seamless service delivery. Your contribution will directly support high-quality patient care and the efficient functioning of the ward, making a real difference to both patients and colleagues alike.

About You

You are a reliable and adaptable professional with strong administrative skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven administrative experience, including use of Microsoft Office, office equipment, and maintaining confidentiality in all tasks.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and implement new procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, Equal Opportunity, and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare policies, with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Rebecca Harnack

Position: Admin Team Leader

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E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 18 November 2025

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

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Advertised: 04 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time