Administration Officer

Job no: 912549

Work type: Casual

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Emergency Services and Emergency Management

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
• ASO2 | Casual (up to 12 months from commencement)
• Salary: $ $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading

Join Our Team as an Administration Officer – Emergency Department – Support Critical Frontline Healthcare Services

Are you an organised and compassionate administrator with a drive to support patient care? This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to the daily operations of the Emergency Department at Riverland General Hospital by providing essential administrative services to clients, staff, and visitors.

About the Role:

As the Administration Officer – Emergency Department, you will provide a confidential, high-quality, customer-focused administrative service that supports the smooth functioning of the department. Reporting to the Manager Client Services, you will work as part of the Administration Team to assist with a range of tasks while engaging with a wide network of internal staff – including coders, ward clerks, theatre and nursing staff, doctors, and specialists.

Externally, you will liaise with Aboriginal Health Services, other Local Health Networks, and government agencies, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Your professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail will make you a key part of the team delivering vital emergency care services.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking candidates with exceptional skills and abilities in:

• Communication - both written and verbal
• Teamwork - working with other administration staff, coders, Doctors, Specialists and nursing staff
• Initiative - ensuring timely completion of tasks and/or activities as directed
• Time management - optimising the efficiency of the administration department
• Problem solving - contributing to a spirit of team cooperation and respectful behaviour
• Computer skills - high level of competency with varying computer programs

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
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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:

• 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

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: 912549

Enquiries

Aria Gallagher

Clinical Administration Manager

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Application Closing Date

Friday 21st August PM

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Advertised: 14 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 21 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time