The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania's statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person's Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.
We deliver:
Acute psychiatric care
Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
Geriatric rehabilitation
Palliative and end-of-life care
Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
Support for families, carers, and community transitions
Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.
Our Values and Culture
At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We also embrace:
Flexibility and inclusivity
Transparency and teamwork
Holistic and trauma-informed care
Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners
We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.
My Home Life
Through this program, we focus on:
Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect
My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported.
Why Work With Us?
A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace




Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development
Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support.
A vibrant, multidisciplinary team culture
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians
We value diversity, lived experience, and resilience. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, support worker, administrator, or environmental services, your contribution matters.
The Role
As the Administrative Assistant at the Roy Fagan Centre, you will be the welcoming face of our service on weekends, working Saturday and Sunday shifts from our main reception area. This front-facing role is pivotal in creating a positive experience for consumers, families, carers, visitors, and staff by providing professional, courteous, and compassionate customer service. You will manage reception and telephone enquiries, coordinate visitor access, maintain confidential records, assist with data entry and correspondence, and provide a broad range of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 30.4 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 (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement ****
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Career 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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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!
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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 ****).
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.
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📌 Administrative Assistant (534177) (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart