Job no: 940147
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
Salary – ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer L2, $64,195 to $67,154 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Casual – 12-month contract, multiple positions available
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 Ward Clerk is accountable to the Administrative Manager, Surgical Services Division for the provision of a comprehensive confidential administrative service to the Surgical Wards. Tasks include coordinating patient admissions, facilitating equipment and stationary ordering, and booking patient follow up appointments
Key duties of the role
Provide a comprehensive, confidential medical administrative service to the Division of Surgical Services
Maintenance of Patient Information Systems and provide a comprehensive, confidential medical administrative service to the Surgical Wards
Preparation of Unit Records for admission the following day in coordination with the Admissions Centre and Elective Pre-Admission Coordinator.
Contribute to the provision of the efficient management of ORMIS Theatre Bookings
Participating in the development, maintenance and updating of administrative procedures and policies where appropriate.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrated competency in word processing, excel, power point, e-mail and scheduler
Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills, ability to set priorities, work under pressure and undertake some problem solving with limited assistance
Experience in an administration type role
Understanding patient rights and responsibilities and confidentiality
Enquiries can be directed to
Paula Bertram
Manager, Administrative Services
8161 8389
[email protected]
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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:
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
If you would like 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.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 05 July 2026 11:55PM
Advertised: 19 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
