Administrative Officer

Job Summary

Administration Officer – North Metropolitan Mental Health Service Mental Health Services and Dental Health Services (MHSDHS), Nedlands, WA.

Salary: $90,666 – $96,409 per annum (full time, contract, permanent).

Closing date: 4:00 PM.

About this role

The Administration Officer works in the Office of the Executive Director for MHSDHS, providing a comprehensive and confidential executive support service for the Director of Medical Services and coordinating administrative services such as employee contracts, accounts and records management for the Office of the Executive Director.

This position reports to the Executive Services Coordinator.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you should have experience in administrative and support positions, exposure to senior personnel, and familiarity with a breadth of administrative tasks including contracts, accounts and records management.

While your qualifications and experience explain part of your story, your values and attitude are equally important. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

• Generous salary packaging.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Flexible working arrangements.

NMHS supports flexible working practices and will consider flexible work options where operationally appropriate.

Attachments

• Applicant Information Package – PDF
• Job Application Information Sheet – PDF
• NM Administrative Officer G – PDF

How to Apply

Applicants apply online. Please read the attached Job Description Form for additional information on accountabilities and requirements.

Your application should include:

• A resume summarising your experience relevant to this role.
• A cover letter (up to 3 pages) addressing each essential criterion in the Job Description Form.
• Details of two referees who can support your suitability for this role.

After preparing the above, click ‘Apply for job’ and follow the instructions. Contact Employee Services at for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for permanent positions in the public sector. For a fixed‑term appointment you must provide evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of contract.

Equal Opportunity

North Metropolitan Health Service fosters an equitable and inclusive environment, celebrating diversity and committed to recruiting a workforce reflective of those we care for. We encourage applicants who share our values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity to apply.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds a social model of disability and welcomes applicants with disabilities, supporting reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group at email ************@health.wa.gov.au.

Further Information

For more information, contact Matthew Painter, Executive Services Coordinator, ************@health.wa.gov.au or .

We look forward to receiving your application.

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