Administrative Assistant

The Team:

• This is an opportunity to work at Glenorchy Community Mental Health Continuing Care Team.
• We are a vibrant MDT including lived experience workers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Great professional development opportunities.

The Role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Assistant:

• Provides day to day administrative support to the designated Mental Health Service Team.
• Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.
• Provide face to face and telephone reception service for Mental Health Service clients.
• Ensure sensitive and confidential handling of all enquiries and that information is provided to the correct clinician in a timely manner.

You will need

• Knowledge and experience of office administration practices including competent keyboard skills and the ability to undertake administrative duties using office automation systems within a Microsoft Office environment.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to perform reception duties in a courteous and discreet manner and liaise confidently with a wide range of internal and external clients, clinical personnel and other staff.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and confidentiality to work effectively both individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team within an environment subject work pressure and change.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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:
$66,049 - $70,993 per annum. 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.

Allowances:

• 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

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:

• Generic Administrative Assistant (SMHS) Band 2 (July 2024)

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.

For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Jen Tomney

Position: Acting Team Leader, Glenorchy Continuing Care Team

Phone number:

Email address:

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