Administration Trainee Officer

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• ASO1 | Administrative Services Officer Level 1 | $58,626.00 to $63,695.00 p.a.

• Employment: Full time | Term Contract (temporary up to 7 January 2028)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Kick-start your career in healthcare administration as an Administration Trainee Officer, providing essential clerical, reception and administrative support in a hospital setting. Work alongside clinical and non-clinical teams, develop valuable skills and contribute to the smooth day-to-day delivery of health services.

The role provides routine administrative and reception support by assisting with correspondence, records management, document preparation, data entry, meeting coordination and customer service activities. The Administration Trainee Officer responds to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, supports patients, visitors and staff, and develops competency in the use of electronic medical records, Microsoft Office applications and other administrative systems.

As part of the traineeship, the incumbent participates in formal learning and workplace development activities, applies new skills in the workplace and works collaboratively within the administration team. The role promotes quality, safety and compliance by adhering to organisational policies, maintaining confidentiality and privacy, contributing to workplace improvement initiatives and supporting a safe, professional and consumer-focused environment.

The position provides exposure to a variety of administrative functions across multiple hospital services, enabling the trainee to gain broad experience and build a strong foundation for a career within SA Health. Through a combination of on-the-job training, mentoring and formal study, the Administration Trainee Officer develops the skills, confidence and professional behaviours required to effectively support healthcare teams while delivering high-quality service to patients, consumers and the wider community.

• Willingness to learn, organise and prioritise tasks with guidance and supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate professionally with staff, patients and the public.
• Basic computer skills, or willingness to learn data entry, word processing and administrative systems.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and workplace policies, maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, workplace health and safety, and professional workplace conduct.

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and develop administrative and customer service skills.
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn electronic systems, medical terminology and health service processes.
• Interest in healthcare administration, quality and safety, with previous customer service or administrative experience desirable.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video) 

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• 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.

Alanah Harding
Position: Corporate Administration & PAS Manager
Phone: 0478 854 949
E-mail: Alanah.harding@sa.gov.au

ASO1 - Administration Trainee Officer - Role Description.pdf

ASO2 - Administration Officer - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

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Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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