Under current Public Health Emergency Directions all Canberra Health Services staff are required to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination by 29 October and be fully vaccinated by 1 December 2021.

In order to be eligible for employment with Canberra Health Services you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by way of a Vaccination Certificate or provision of an authorised exemption, for consideration. Please ensure you include this information with your application documentation.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

The Division of Medicine provides a range of medical specialties. A strong emphasis is placed across all sections on accessible and timely care, delivered to a high standard of safety and quality. This is underpinned by the Division’s commitment to research and training. The Division works in partnership with professional colleagues, consumers, and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

The Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital sees over 90 000 patients per annum. In such a busy department, the administrative team provides support to medical, nursing and allied health staff.

The Administration Officer is responsible for the administrative activities within the Emergency Department such as patient registration, bed management, discharging patients and the coordination of medical records whilst providing high quality customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work on a 24 hour, 7 days a week rotating roster. This is an expected vacancy and a merit list will be created.

Under limited direction of the Administration Manager you will:

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have the ability to work on a 24 hour, 7 days a week rotating roster.

Knowledge of ACT Patient Administration System (ACTPAS) is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge of the Emergency Department Information System (EDIS) is desirable but not essential.

Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

CHS Contact: Sarah Ryan (02) 5124 4115