What is our Administrative Assistant role?
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment until 30/06/2026 at 30.4 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
As part of the BreastScreen WA Business and Administrative team, the Administrative Assistant coordinates the provision of comprehensive administrative support services to facilitate the provision of state-wide mammography screening. This includes:
Providing administrative support to the Finance and Business Officer and BSWA Management in relation to human resources, assets and facilities management, ensuring compliance with legislation and Department of Health guidelines.
Providing leadership to the Administrative Support team, facilitating and focusing on customer service and quality improvement.
Being responsible for the provision of main switchboard and front-desk services.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
Professional and career development opportunities.
Diverse and inclusive culture.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Thuy Le on *** to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
The BreastScreen WA programme provides free screening mammograms to asymptomatic women and specifically targets women aged 50 to 74 years, as the scientific evidence of benefit from screening mammography is greatest for women in this age group. However, all women 40 years or over are eligible to attend.
Since March **** more than 2 million screening mammograms have been performed at a BreastScreen WA service.
BreastScreen WA has thirteen permanent screening clinics located at Albany, Bunbury, Cannington, Cockburn, David Jones Rose Clinic (Perth Central), Joondalup, Mandurah, Midland, Mirrabooka, Padbury, East Perth (Mardalup), Rockingham and Wanneroo.
Four mobile BreastScreen WA services visit about 100 outer metropolitan and rural towns every two years. Some towns are visited annually.
The programme is part of the national BreastScreen Australia programme and is governed by the National Accreditation Standards. In Western Australia, the statewide programme is under the jurisdiction of the North Metropolitan Health Service of the Health Department of Western Australia.
Eligible to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed-term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Application Process
Applicants are required to apply online at so to allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your application should include:
A statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the JDF), including examples that demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills, in no more than three (3) pages.
A cover letter explaining why you are applying and outlining your suitability for this position.
A detailed resume or curriculum vitae, which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
References – the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable that one of your referees has recently supervised you.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at (email placeholder).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application. This document can be made available in alternative formats on request.
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