The Team
The Team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to support the efficient delivery of health services across the state. In the role of Administrative Officer, the team provides high‐quality administrative and operational support, ensuring accurate records management, timely coordination of information, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The team is committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, contributing to smooth day‐to‐day operations and supporting the department's broader objectives in delivering responsive and reliable health services for the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The Environmental Services unit of the Department of Health (DoH) is responsible for the provision of cleaning, waste management and linen services to all Southern Region Health Facilities. The Administrative Officer provides high-level administrative support to the Environmental Services management team and assists in the efficient and effective operation of the Environmental Services Department, including supporting the administration and processing of payroll, human resource, financial and administrative information for the area.
You will need to:
* Provide high level administrative support functions that contribute to the efficient and effective administrative service to the Environmental Services management team, ensuring operations of the Department are maintained in an effective, up‐to‐date and accurate manner.
* Create and maintain the integrity of databases and spreadsheets, including inputting and retrieving data as required for administrative or quality improvement purposes, such as:
o Preparing and processing monthly accounts for revenue generation/expense recovery
o Filing and compiling information and evidence for accreditation
o Raising reports and reconciliation for linen, waste management and cleaning data, and payroll related matters.
* Preparing stock requisitions.
* Coordinate and process staff time sheets and leave applications for the area, ensuring accuracy prior to submitting to the Operations Manager – Hospital Support Services for approval.
Details of appointment
Permanent full‐time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight (7.6‐hour daily shifts) commencing ASAP. Hours of work can be negotiated between 7 am and 5 pm weekdays.
Salary
$73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our employer 12 % superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits
You'll have access to salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9 010 + $2 650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates include a range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support, and a Fitness Passport – you and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (see Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Equal Opportunities
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything Department of Health does, which allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
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