About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Clarence and Eastern Continuing Care Team is a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health support to clients with severe and enduring mental illness. We cover a broad geographical area across the Clarence and Eastern districts, stretching up towards the East Coast and down the Tasman Peninsula.

We work closely with other services to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

To provide high-level administrative support for the Clarence and Eastern Continuing Care Team and the people of who we support. You will help ensure the efficient operation of the service while supporting staff, and clients in a professional, confidential and customer-focused environment.

You will need

- Experience providing high-level administrative and reception support in a busy workplace environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and administrative processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering quality customer service.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also using initiative and sound judgement.
- Experience managing records, databases, correspondence and administrative systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.




- A professional and discreet approach, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Successful applicant must be available to work Fridays 8:30am-5pm.

*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 pro rata 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 advantages 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

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.

For more information

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

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