The Team

The Office of the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (EDONM) is responsible for regional strategic priorities and projects for North West Hospitals and Primary Health Services. This includes workforce planning, centralised recruitment support, pathways to excellence and general project support.
The Role

This role is required to work across both the North West Regional and Mersey Community Hospitals, the successful Administrative Assistant will:
Manage and coordinate the provision of a complete range of efficient and effective office management support services targeted at supporting operational recruitment and employment management for the Recruitment Co-Operative to support Nurse and Midwifery Directors and Managers, ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of all enquiries.
Work as part of a team to utilising standardised and efficient administrative/ recruitment practices, using advanced recruitment system knowledge under the direction of the Team Leader Workforce Development and Project Nurse/Midwife.

You will need

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
The ability to build positive working relationships with a broad range of people.
Confidence using a range of computer systems and software applications.
Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Initiative, sound judgement, discretion, and a flexible approach to work.
Experience supporting rostering, leave management, recruitment, payroll, or workforce administration will be highly regarded.
A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a positive team environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment

Multiple permanent, full time and part-time day worker positions, working up to 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

$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withPublic 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.
Perks 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 $***** 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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Administrative Assistant.docx

Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply





Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Adrian Beswick
Position: Team Leader – Nursing Workforce Development
Phone: ************
Email address:******
What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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