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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-3  $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 5/2/27 

About the Role

As the Administration Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of administrative and secretarial support across the Acute Medicine, General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine streams. You will provide positive leadership and day-to-day coordination to a dedicated team, helping them to thrive while ensuring high-quality support services are delivered consistently.

This role will see you working closely with senior staff, managing complex tasks, and reviewing and improving departmental procedures to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. With your strong organisational skills and collaborative approach, you will contribute to a supportive and professional environment that allows both staff and services to perform at their best.

About You

You are an organised and motivated professional who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in providing high-quality administrative support. With strong communication and leadership skills, you are committed to delivering excellent customer service while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all you do.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support a team, while also working independently to achieve outcomes.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and work under pressure with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and empathetically with diverse stakeholders.

• Sound knowledge of administrative practices, information systems and Microsoft Office applications, with proven experience in customer service and staff support.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  915125

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday  3 October 2025

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

 915125 RD Administration Coordinator - Acute and Urgent Care Program, CALHN.pdf

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