Administration Officer Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service (CAPCS)
Job no: 912460
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
We are seeking a proactive and organised Administration Officer to join the Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service (CAPCS). In this rewarding role, you will provide vital secretarial and administrative support to a compassionate multidisciplinary team that delivers care to patients and families across both hospital and community settings. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing reception duties, processing referrals, handling confidential correspondence, and ensuring the smooth running of office systems.
Working closely with the ASO3 Administration Lead, you will also support meetings by preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes, while maintaining a professional and confidential approach in all interactions. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your administrative expertise in a role that supports the delivery of high-quality palliative care, making a real difference in the lives of others.
About You
You are a detail-oriented and compassionate administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. With strong communication and technical skills, you are committed to supporting patients, families, and staff with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
* Proficient in medical typing, data entry, and using Microsoft Office and hospital systems
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong sense of confidentiality
* Proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or in a team
* Experienced in healthcare administration, with sound knowledge of medical terminology and WHS policies
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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
* Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
* 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.
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
* Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
* Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
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.
Job ref: 912460
Enquiries to:
Tracy Kroon Position:Business Consultant, Specialty Medicine 2
Phone:8222 6582
E-mail:tracy.kroon@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Tuesday 19 August 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
912460 RD Administration Officer.pdf
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Advertised: 12 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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