The Team

The Community Forensic Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary team based in Hobart, Launceston, and Ulverstone. Our team provides high quality mental health care to clients who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. Community Forensic Mental Health also includes the Court Liaison Service and Defendant Health Liaison Service.

The Role

The Administration Assistant will:

• Provide an efficient high-level reception and administrative support service to CFMHS South
• Undertake administrative and organisational duties associated with the daily activities of the office, including ensuring an efficient flow of information to and from the office and communicating effectively as required with a range of staff and clients.

You will need

• Proven experience in, and understanding of, the provision of administrative support within a contemporary and sensitive office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively apply adaptability and flexibility and work effectively both individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to meet deadlines whilst working in an environment subject to work pressure and change.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to effectively monitor and prioritise work in accordance with established policies, processes, and procedures.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight*, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary

Salary: $68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Agreement Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates 

• Professional development.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:  

• Administrative Assistant Band 2.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Tracey Withers
Senior Social Worker
(03) 6166 0***
**************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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