- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary – ASO4, $76,561.00 to $80,256.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Advantages
- Employment Full time - Ongoing Permanent
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Administrative and IT Lead oversees efficient, consumer-focused support for Inpatient Wards, MDU, CAVUCS, and WCH@Home. The role ensures accurate patient information management, optimal administrative staffing, and seamless coordination of services to meet clinical and operational needs.
Key duties of the role
- Foster a collaborative, team-based approach across IP Wards, MDU, CAVUCS, and WCH@Home administrative services.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline administrative processes for patients, consumers, and staff.
- Coordinate and lead change in key administrative functions such as registration, booking, admission, and discharge, ensuring consistency across all services.
- Promote and maintain high standards of data integrity within the Sunrise EMR system.
- Resolve complex enquiries and consumer complaints, acting as a patient advocate in all administrative matters.
Skills and Experience
- Proven ability to liaise effective with a variety of staff within a large multidisciplinary team.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate staff working in a high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workloads as well as monitor the overall service delivery of the units within the role’s remit
- Proven experience in staff management, leadership, performance development and coordinating service to patient care.
- Significant experience in implementing and managing a roster that supports extended service within the context of a hospital environment
Enquiries can be directed to:
Amy Simek
Position: Acting Administrative Lead Manager
Phone: 81618395
E-mail: *********@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklist
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025 (11:55pm)