The Role

- Perform reception duties including fielding telephone inquiries and ensuring a flow of communication within the unit and between the unit and other Agencies.
- Maintain both hospital and Genetic Services databases by processing incoming referrals; and entering and updating patient’s personal details including patient contact with the service. Book patient appointments and mail out appointment documentation including family history questionnaires to newly referred patients.
- Draw and update family trees using pedigree drawing software.

You will need

- Demonstrated office administration skills including the ability to complete a wide range of tasks with a high degree of accuracy whilst working under minimal supervision and within established guidelines.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the use of software packages for the operation and production of reports and spreadsheets together with a willingness and the ability to learn new software applications.
- Effective time management and organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritise and effectively exercise judgement and discretion in completing day to day tasks.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

- 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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Salary Packaging





You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Advantages available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

- Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian
- One Health Podcast - Spotify
- One Health Podcast - Apple
- Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Nikesh Todi

Operations Manager

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📌 Administrative Assistant - Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service (515000 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
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