Job Description
The role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Assistant:
Provides day to day administrative support to the designated Mental Health Service Team.Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.Provide face to face and telephone reception service for Mental Health Service clients.Ensure sensitive and confidential handling of all enquiries and that information is provided to the correct clinician in a timely manner.Undertake general administrative and clerical duties as required by senior staff and other clinicians within the Team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 29 August 2025.
notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar casual vacancies.
Salary: $64,125 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Location: Hobart
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Generic Administrative Assistant (SMHS) Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf Generic Administrative Assistant (SMHS) Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How To Apply
Apply Online. Please click the Apply button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information (Contact Officer)
Jacqueline Carson
Position: Team Leander Continuing Care
Phone: 03 6166 1161
E-mail: jacqui.carson@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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