Administration Officer - Clinical Excellence

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Key Information

• Position Type: Full Time, Fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Location: Darwin NT
• Salary Range: $79,827 - $85,067 per annum
• Application Closing Date: 03 November 2025

About the Role: Administration Officer - Clinical Excellence

The Administration Officer - Clinical Excellence will provide administrative and operational support to the Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Excellence team to promote safe and quality patient care in the delivery of programs and services.

This role will support the Clinical Excellence team to analyse, report and share clinical health data in line with internal and external governance.

What You Need to Succeed

• Previous experience in a medical records / administration role within a health care setting dealing with confidential records.
• High level of administrative skills and experience in administrative procedures for management of documents and maintenance of records.
• The ability to produce detailed and accurate records and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and to deliver outcomes within tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of cultures and professions.
• Demonstrated high level computer skills using the Microsoft Office suite of programs as well as the ability to use clinical practice software.
• The ability to interpret complex requirements and implement practical procedures and outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Qualification or working towards qualification in Health Administration/quality auditing or other relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting clinical audits.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in working with Communicare.
• Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar complex environment.

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• 6-weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata)
• 5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave).
• Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.
• Opportunity to work flexible hours.
• Career development and training opportunities

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children's card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.

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