Administrative Officer Emergency Department
Location: Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital, Modbury, SA
* Salary : $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO2
* Contract : Temporary Part-Time – 26.25 hours per week, up to 26 June 2026
Join the fast‑paced environment of the Emergency Department, where no two days are the same. As an Emergency Department Administrative Officer, you'll be the first point of contact for patients and families during some of their most challenging moments.
This part‑time, short‑term contract runs until 26 June 2026, offering you the chance to contribute to South Australia's largest health network. Based within the NALHN at Modbury Hospital, you will play an essential role in ensuring smooth administrative operations in our busy Emergency Department.
About the Role
Providing essential administrative support for a 24/7 service, you will manage patient admissions and transfers, ensure accurate data entry and support clinical teams, keeping the department running smoothly.
You will:
* Provide comprehensive administrative support across emergency department operations
* Manage patient records and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality
* Coordinate with medical staff, patients, and families in a fast‑paced environment
* Support clinical teams with scheduling, correspondence and data entry tasks
About You
We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy, customer‑focused environment and can remain composed in difficult situations. You will have:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer‑service focus.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast‑paced setting.
* Resilience and adaptability to manage challenging interactions with empathy and professionalism.
* Experience in clerical or administrative roles, ideally in a health or hospital setting.
* Sound computer skills and knowledge of office procedures.
Experience in an Emergency Department or hospital environment and familiarity with medical terminology or EMR systems are highly desirable.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
About Us
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, serving over 400,000 people with a comprehensive range of high‑quality medical services.
Benefits
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for career progression, relocation assistance for interstate or overseas applicants and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Recruitment Checks
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check for vulnerable person‑related employment
Immunisation Risk
Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances). SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Application
Job Ref:
Application Closing Date: 19 December 2025 – 11.55 PM
Contact: Natalie Brown, NALHN Emergency Department Office Manager – Phone: – E‑mail: **************@sa.gov.au
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