Ward Administration Assistant - General Medicine

Job no: 945483
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health, Support Services

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Hospital – General Medicine
Salary $66,442 - $69,504 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO2| 15 HPF - Every Second Weekend Ongoing Position

Ward Administrative Assistant – Supporting Exceptional Patient Care

Be at the heart of patient care and hospital operations as a Ward Administrative Assistant. In this dynamic role, you will provide essential administrative, reception, and coordination support, ensuring the smooth flow of patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up care. Working closely with clinical teams, patients, and hospital departments, you will use your initiative, organisational skills, and attention to detail to help deliver efficient, high-quality healthcare services every day.

About you:
Previous experience as a Ward Administrative Assistant/Admin Assistant
Experience working with distressed patients/carers with empathy
Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially in matters relating to patient information
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Cheynne Willis, Administration Manager, 0468 563 166, Cheynne.Willis@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm 14th of August 2026

Attachments:
Ward Assistant Gen Med - RD
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: 945483

Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time