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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Location: Negotiable
• Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. - ASO3 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Temporary Full Time position (up to 31 December 2025)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as a Senior Administration Officer!

Are you a highly organised and motivated professional looking to take your career to the next level? The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to join the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (OCEO). This is an exciting opportunity to provide crucial operational support in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring that our leadership team is well-equipped to drive positive change.

About the Role

As the Senior Administration Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering confidential and efficient administrative support to the OCEO. Your responsibilities will include managing correspondence, coordinating appointments, and conducting research for meetings. You will also collaborate closely with our Communications Advisor, assisting in the development of staff bulletins. Your contribution will help ensure that our CEO is well-prepared for all business activities, and that our operations align with organisational standards.

In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for communications, business reporting, and supporting the YNLHN Governing Board and its Committees. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while managing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence for the CEO.
• Supporting research, projects, and presentations for the OCEO.
• Managing corporate records and providing executive support to various directors.
• Assisting with secretariat responsibilities for board committees and health advisory councils.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Teamwork and Independence: Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously or as part of a team, maintaining positive relationships and delivering high-quality results.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience in using Microsoft Office, especially advanced Word, Excel, and Outlook, alongside knowledge of records management systems.
• Promotional Expertise: Background in developing effective promotional materials and communication strategies, including social media.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate changing priorities and respond with tact and initiative.

If you are ready to make a difference and support our commitment to health excellence, we would love to hear from you! Join us in delivering quality healthcare services to our community while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Apply today and be part of a team that values your contributions!

Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

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Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact)

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: 911588

Enquiries

Sonia Cole
Manager, Corporate Affairs
Phone: 8638 4711
E-mail: sonia.cole@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

14 August 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 911588 - ASO3 Senior Admin Officer Role Description OCEO.pdf

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