• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) - ASO2
• Ongoing Part Time (60 hours per fortnight)

Make a Meaningful Impact in Healthcare – Join Our Maternity Ward Team!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment? The Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is looking for a Ward Clerk (Administration Officer) to join our Maternity Ward team on a part-time basis (60 hours per fortnight). If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

• Provide courteous, confidential, and efficient customer service to patients, visitors, and staff via phone or in person.
• Maintain accurate medical and general records, both electronic and hardcopy, in accordance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Respond to routine patient inquiries and liaise with internal and external services to coordinate appointments and transport.
• Assist with administrative duties, including managing ward stock, sorting mail, and coordinating repairs of medical equipment.
• Support effective communication within the team, ensuring smooth admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in providing administrative services in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, while remaining a valuable team member.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution and managing high-pressure situations.
• Computer proficiency, including data entry and medical record management.
• Knowledge of good customer service principles and clerical procedures.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: 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. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

At Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients. Your role as Ward Clerk will be vital to the smooth running of the Maternity Ward, ensuring our patients receive the care they deserve in a welcoming and efficient environment.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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 B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 900431

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

25 May 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

900431 Ward Clerk Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines