Senior Administrative Coordinator

About the role

WA Health is advertising a Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Surgical Services, based in Perth. It is a full-time fixed-term appointment of 6 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The role manages and coordinates the administrative services of the Surgical Services and provides confidential, comprehensive administrative support to the Co-Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the administrative services of the Child and Adolescent Health Service – Surgical Services.
• Provide confidential and comprehensive administrative support to the Co-Directors.
• Provide strategic leadership for the administrative service team, with a focus on service delivery.
• Support change management as required and ensure compliance with health service policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with relevant staff to ensure the appropriate provision of clerical services.

Required profile

• A minimum of 2 years of management experience managing teams.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an acute hospital surgical setting.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-changing environments and work collaboratively within complex multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid Australian work rights; sponsorship is not available.
• Applicants must undergo criminal records screening and integrity checking, and possibly a working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.

To apply, submit an online application through the WA government jobs site, attaching a 2-3 page statement addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, and the names, email and contact details of two referees. Late or emailed applications are not accepted.