Administrative Officer

Administration Excellence: Start Your Admin Journey Now At SALHN's Very Own Outpatients Support Service!

Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Outpatients Administrative Officer and become part of South Australia's largest public health system, providing essential administrative support to outpatient services whilst ensuring excellent patient experiences. This full-time, ongoing position offers competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding career in healthcare administration within a supportive team environment. As part of our candidate pool, you'll remain connected to future opportunities across our extensive health network whilst contributing to quality healthcare delivery in your local community.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Administration Manager & Supervisor, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Notifying patients of clinic appointments and issuing relevant literature to patients prior to consultation
• Processing of referrals in a timely manner
• Ensuring accurate and efficient documentation relating to clinic requirements and patient files 
• Providing professional, quality and responsive customer service
• Contributing to the development of new staff and trainees by providing assistance and advice on practices, procedures and technical knowledge
• Appropriate preparation of notes, documents and information systems

About you:

• Sound communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (staff, clients and organisations) 
• Proven experience and computing skills, including email and word processing
• Sound time management and organisational skills
• Proven experience in providing effective customer service
• Effective problem solving and decision making 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Emma Colquhoun, Administration Manager, 04•• ••• 119, Emma.Colquhoun@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 10th of September 2026

Attachments:

• ASO2 Outpatients - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 927336