Departmental Office Manager - Radiation Oncology

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-3 $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 27/2/26

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Department Office Manager to join our dedicated team within the Cancer Directorate. Reporting to the Administrative Team Leader, you will provide confidential secretarial, administrative, and reception support to consultants, while also playing a key role in the smooth day-to-day functioning of the department. This role requires a proactive approach to coordinating workloads, resolving complex administrative issues, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of tasks. Your ability to liaise with various hospital departments and guide less experienced staff will be essential to your success.

As a central figure in the department’s support structure, you’ll also contribute to the coordination and quality control of administrative processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards. Your role will involve managing departmental events, special projects, and supporting operational needs across sites as required. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, where your leadership and initiative will be highly valued.

About You

You are a highly capable and adaptable professional with a proactive mindset and a strong background in administration. With excellent organisational and communication skills, you thrive in fast-paced environments and are confident managing sensitive information with discretion and care.

• Skilled in coordinating workloads, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to change

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working within multidisciplinary teams

• Proven ability to manage confidential matters and implement improved systems

• Confident using Microsoft Office and coordinating meetings, events, and workflows

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parti es will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 901483

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 9 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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