Job no: 927607
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Administration, Business and Management
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
* ASO2 | Full Time | Ongoing
* Base Salary Range: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a
* In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Join a supportive hospital team where your organisational skills and customer service expertise help keep essential services running smoothly
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
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Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
* Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
* Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
About the Role:
As the Administrative Assistant within the Paediatric Unit at Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service, you will provide high-quality, confidential administrative, customer service, and data entry support to clients, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Office Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced clinical environment, managing high volumes of enquiries, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly to new systems and processes. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will contribute to maintaining efficient workflows and high standards of service delivery, ensuring the Paediatric Unit operates effectively and continues to provide a positive experience for children and their families.
About You:
* Experience in the utilisation of a range of computer equipment, which may include the use of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications such as the MS Office suite of software.
* Experience in the provision of a range of office and administrative services.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
* SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
* We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
* 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.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* 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: 927607
Want To Know More? Contact:
Teresa Rasmus - Paediatric Secretary, ,
Application Closing Date: Friday 6th February :55PM
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927607 ASO2 Role Description
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Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time