The Team

RHH is Tasmania’s largest hospital; Mental Health Hospital in the Home (MH HITH) is a virtual hospital based in the community as part of the RHH. MH HITH is a multidisciplinary service inclusive of medical, nursing, allied health, and peer support workers.

MH HITH provides in home care of a person experiencing mental health challenges who would otherwise be in hospital. This is achieved by the clinical staff working for MH HITH visiting consumers within their own home providing ongoing assessment and mental health support inclusive of medication regimes, allied health specific therapy and medical officer intervention.

The Role:

- 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.

You will need

- Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and confidentiality to work effectively both individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team within an environment subject work pressure and change.
- Knowledge and experience of office administration practices including competent keyboard skills and the ability to undertake administrative duties using office automation systems within a Microsoft Office environment.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills,



including the ability to perform reception duties in a courteous and discreet manner and liaise confidently with a wide range of internal and external clients, clinical personnel and other staff.

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 - $73,947 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

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

*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 vacancies.

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 perks if eligible.

Benefits 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

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 (SMHS) Band 2

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

Contact Person:

Name: Gracie Patten
Position: Nursing Director - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services
Phone number: 03 6166 7***
Email address: ************@ths.tas.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55 pm.

📌 Administrative Assistant - MHHITH (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart