Because great organisations run on great administration! Lead the team. Set the standard. Optimise systems. Drive seamless operations
Full time
Salary ($72k - $77k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging
Choice of location: Hobart or Launceston
About the opportunity
At Primary Health Tasmania, we work with the Tasmanian community to create sustainable health and wellbeing solutions, ensuring people get the right care when and where they need it.
Every great organisation is only as good as those who keep the wheels turning, so we're looking for an exceptional Senior Administration Officer who shares our understanding that strong admin is the backbone of success. This is a rewarding, trusted role for someone who enjoys variety, tackling challenges, solving problems and building relationships at all levels of the organisation and across our sites.
It's a role that recognises experience, leadership and the quiet excellence that outstanding admin professionals bring every day.
Responsibilities
* Be the bridge between teams and office locations, and ensure operations flow efficiently.
* Lead, direct and support the administration officer at other locations.
* Be the face and voice of PHT at our front reception.
* Coordinate site, asset and fleet maintenance and organise solutions to any issues.
* Coordinate efficient purchasing of office supplies and services.
* Facilitate and support organisational events and bookings.
* Follow up remedial actions resulting from Hazard/Incident reports.
* Be prepared to respond to unexpected challenges common in administration.
* We are also recruiting for an Administration Officer (based at a different site) who will report to this role.
Here's what you'll look like
You may have relevant qualifications (or be working towards) and/or experience in a similar role. You've proven you can successfully lead a small team or could step up and go to the next level in your career. These skills will also get you off to a great start:
* Organisation: Manage multiple tasks and prioritise efficiently, demonstrate excellent time management, attention to detail and able to streamline processes
* Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
* Problem solving and decision making: The ability to think critically and make sound decisions quickly. Able to handle unexpected issues calmly and confidently and be our go-to problem solver
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 – Use your pre-tax salary for everyday expenses which means you pay less tax and have more money to spend
* Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
* Generous leave and family care benefits, such as additional 5 days of paid Carer's leave per year, paid parental leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
* Discounted private health insurance
* Fitness Passport program – cost effective access to 30+ gyms and pools
* Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people
About us
We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – Teamwork, Respect, Accountability and Courage.
How to apply
We'd love to hear from you! To make your application stand out, please provide your resume and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying and how your unique skills, experience and values align with the requirements of the role outlined in the Position Description on our website www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.
We want to get to know you, so please make sure to include both documents. Feel free to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by calling Caitlyn Lee – Manager – Finance on 03 6341 8***
Applications close: Sunday 15 March 2026. Please note: We may commence interviews prior to this date and close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found, so please apply as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or other screening as necessary depending on the role.
Diversity Statement
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.
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