Administrative Officer Outpatient Department - Temporary Contract

Administrative Officer - Outpatient Department (Temporary Contract)

SA Health - Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking an Administrative Officer for its Outpatient Department in Mount Gambier. This is a part-time, temporary contract position, 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE).

Salary: $66,442 - $69,504 per annum (ASO2 Level) Benefits: 12% Superannuation, Leave Loading, Salary Sacrifice Location: Mount Gambier Work Type: Contract Remote/On-site: On-site

About the Role

As an Administrative Officer in the Outpatient Department at Mount Gambier & District Health Service, you will be integral to delivering quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include managing patient referrals, scheduling appointments, overseeing clinic waitlists, and maintaining medical records. You will also provide customer service to patients, clinicians, and the broader healthcare team. This role offers an opportunity to develop your career within SA Health and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the Limestone Coast community.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and customer-focused individual with strong communication and administrative capabilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism, and collaborating effectively with clinicians, patients, and colleagues. Essential requirements include experience in administration, robust computer skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, clinicians, and the wider healthcare team.
• Accurately manage patient referrals, clinic waitlists, and appointment scheduling with attention to detail.
• Maintain electronic medical records and administrative documentation with accuracy.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and confidential information within a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth operation of outpatient services.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN)

LCLHN provides essential health services to over 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, as well as supporting communities in Western Victoria. As a major regional employer with over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is dedicated to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care. Our services span acute, community, and aged care across a diverse network of sites, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. LCLHN offers a fulfilling lifestyle in a highly liveable regional area, balancing professional impact with genuine work-life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, offering the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is required for this position, involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category B.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive culture. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as diverse community groups and ages, including LGBTQI+ individuals, people living with a disability, and other diversity groups. LCLHN recognises the benefits such an approach brings to our staff and consumers, aiming to be an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact Nurse Unit Manager, Rebekah Millowick on 8721 1202 or email rebekah.millowick@sa.gov.au, quoting role reference 941346.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the SA Health Career Website.

Applications must be submitted before 11:59 pm (ACDT) on the 7th of July 2026.

Reference: 941346 ASO2 Admin Officer Outpatient Department.pdf