Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM
Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2
Employment type: Full Time
Region: South
Location: Level 2, Carruthers Building
Department of Health are seeking passionate & driven Administrative Assistant to join their Mental Health Service Team.
The role: As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Assistant:
Provides day to day administrative support to the designated Mental Health Service Team. Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level. Provide face to face and telephone reception service for Mental Health Service clients. Ensure sensitive and confidential handling of all enquiries and that information is provided to the correct clinician in a timely manner. Undertake general administrative and clerical duties as required by senior staff and other clinicians within the Team. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment Fixed term full time, day workerposition working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 29 August 2025.
*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 casual vacancies. Salary: $64,125 - $68,925per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Location: Hobart
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Disciplinary action in previous employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
