Clare Holland House Clerk

Employment Type:Part and Full Time, Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Administrative Service Officer

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

Location: Clare Holland House

Section:Hospice Administration

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• 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.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services )

About the Role:

Clare Holland House (CHH) provides palliative care including pain and symptom control, respite, and end of life care as part of Canberra Health Services (CHS). We are focused on supporting patients and families who are dealing with a life limiting illness. Our goal is to help our patients achieve dignity, comfort, and to maximise the quality of life as they progress into the end of life. Clare Holland House comprises of an inpatient unit, specialist palliative aged care team (PEACE) and community specialist palliative care service (CSPCS), which provide palliative care to the Australian capital territory (ACT) and surrounding region.

The Clare Holland House Clerk - Administrative Service Officer provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the inpatient unit. This includes managing clerical tasks, ensuring accurate data entry in patient systems, and supporting clinical staff, allowing them to focus on patient care and safety.

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.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

***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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact James Lount 

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.