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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Connected Kids, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO2, $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant provides high‑level administrative support, managing patient records, bookings, documentation, and enquiries. The Administrative Assistant supports clinicians, coordinates appointments, maintains efficient systems and ensures smooth clinic operations for patients, families, and staff.

Key duties of the role

• Provide a front-line reception service to the service
• Attend to, screen and direct telephone calls and emails
• Liaise regularly with the Nurse Consultant and other department staff
• Ensure that enquiries regarding patient welfare are dealt with promptly
• Receive and process referrals

Skills and Experience

• Experience providing a confidential secretarial and administrative support service
• Experience with the use of EMR, Windows and Microsoft Office products
• High-level time management and organisation skills
• Work independently and under limited direction to meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with situations, staff, and patients with maturity and empathy

Enquiries can be directed to

Steph Jenkin

Interim Operations Projects Director

Stephanie.Jenkin@sa.gov.au

8161 9699

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO2 - Administrative Assistant Connected Kids - Role Description - 926251.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:55pm