Administrative Assistant - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) (528922)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 25 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 25 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part time

Region:

South

Location:

16-18 Watchorn St

Provide administrative and reception support to the Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS), assisting clients, coordinating appointments, maintaining records and statistics, preparing correspondence, and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the service within a multidisciplinary mental health environment

The Team

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a dynamic and innovative service delivering specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment Programs (CBIT) in the North, North-West and South.

The Role

As part of the CBIT South team, the Administrative Assistant TEDS South contributes to the delivery of high-quality Mental Health Services by providing high-quality reception and administrative services.

The Administrative Assistant – TEDS will:

- Provide day to day administrative support to TEDS.
- Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.
- Provide the first contact facility for clients and relatives, relaying information and calls immediately to the appropriate professionals.
- Provide clerical support to Service site staff involving organizing appointments,



daily lists and retrieval of client files and other duties as required.
- Maintain statistical collection for the TEDS.
- Provide a specialized clerical facility for the TEDS, interview clients/relatives for registration details and update the computerized record.
- Liaise with other Mental Health Services personnel as well as external agencies and stakeholders.
- Typing of administrative and clinical correspondence and reports, including preparation of agendas and Minutes.

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 in a senior management and clinical environment under pressured circumstances.
- Ability to undertake administrative duties, including the efficient operation of keyboard and word processing equipment, office automation systems and facsimile machine and possess a high standard of secretarial skills, together with knowledge and experience of sound office management practices.
- Ability to work either individually or as a member of a team.

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

Why Tasmania





The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building robust connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 38 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.

$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 2025

Perks 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

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