Administrative Assistant

The Team

The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’s statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

 We deliver:

• Acute psychiatric care
• Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
• Support for families, carers, and community transitions

Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.

Our Values and Culture

At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We also embrace:

• Flexibility and inclusivity
• Transparency and teamwork
• Holistic and trauma-informed care
• Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners

We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.

To further enrich our culture, we actively implement the My Home Life program—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

• Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
• Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
• Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
• Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect

My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported.

Why Work With Us?

As a manager and team, we offer:

• A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace
• Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development
• Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support.
• A vibrant, multidisciplinary team culture
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians

We value diversity, lived experience, and resilience. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, support worker, administrator, or environmental services, your contribution matters.

The Role

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Generic Administrative Assistant Band 2

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information 

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Stuart Beard
Position: OPMHS Director of Nursing
Phone number: 04•• ••• 501
Email address: ••••@ths.tas.gov.au

Applications close on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:55pm.