Ward Clerk

Job no: 919546

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you'll play a vital part in supporting the smooth running of our South 1 inpatient ward. Working closely with nursing and medical staff, you'll provide efficient administrative support that helps ensure the highest quality of care for our patients. From processing admissions and discharges to maintaining accurate patient records, your attention to detail and friendly manner will make a real difference in the daily operations of the ward.

In this busy and rewarding role, you'll be the friendly face that greets patients and families, offering reassurance and assistance during their hospital stay. You'll also manage stock supplies, handle enquiries, and support the coordination of patient care activities. If you're organised, approachable and thrive in a team environment where every day brings variety and purpose, we'd love to have you join our dedicated South 1 team at TQEH.

About You

You're an organised and approachable professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. With strong communication skills and a commitment to exceptional patient service, you take pride in supporting both patients and staff through efficient and compassionate administrative care.

• Strong communicator and team player – able to engage effectively with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team, both in person and over the phone.
• Highly organised and adaptable – skilled at managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Technically proficient – experienced with Microsoft Office, administrative systems, and comfortable learning new processes and technology.
• Service-oriented and resilient – demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and confidence when handling challenging situations and changing demands.

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:

Ana Savinovic

Position: Admin Supervisor, Patient Services

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 October 2025

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

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Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time