Admin Officer - Aged Care - Travel Contract

Administration Officer - Rural Aged Care Contract

Medacs Healthcare has a rare opportunity for an experienced Administration Officer to travel to rural Northern Territory for a fixed-term contract within an aged care facility.

We are looking for a confident and adaptable administrator with experience using Kronos or a similar rostering, payroll or workforce management system. You must be comfortable working within an aged care environment and committing to a temporary contract rather than a permanent position.

About the Role

• Provide day-to-day administrative support within a rural aged care facility.
• Use Kronos or a similar workforce management system to support rostering, timesheets, attendance and payroll-related processes.
• Review staff hours, identify discrepancies and assist with accurate timesheet processing.
• Maintain employee records, rosters and other workforce documentation.
• Assist facility management with roster changes, leave records and shift coverage.
• Complete accurate data entry, filing, reporting and general office coordination.
• Manage phone calls, emails and enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident, employee and organisational information.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, employees and management.
• Adapt quickly to the systems and processes of a new workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive agency rate of $40-$45 per hour, depending on experience.
• Superannuation paid in addition to the hourly rate.
• Travel and accommodation provided or reimbursed, T&Cs apply.
• Opportunity to work and travel in rural Northern Territory.
• Support throughout onboarding, mobilisation and the contract.
• Potential access to future contract opportunities across Australia.
• Referral bonuses available.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated experience using Kronos or a similar rostering, payroll, timekeeping or workforce management system.
• Previous experience in administration, rostering or office support.
• Strong computer skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Ability to review rosters, timesheets and employee records accurately.
• Comfortable working within an aged care facility.
• Willing and able to commit to a temporary locum contract.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain privacy and handle sensitive information.
• Adaptable and comfortable living and working in a rural location.
• Relevant police and worker screening clearances, or willingness to obtain.
• Able to mobilise for a contract assignment.

Previous experience within aged care, healthcare, community services or another regulated environment will be highly regarded.

About Medacs

Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in locum, contract, temporary and permanent roles across Australia.

With more than 20 years in the Australian healthcare market, we work closely with aged care providers, hospitals, community health services and rural and remote health networks.

Backed by a global healthcare recruitment group, we connect candidates with flexible, well-supported opportunities nationwide.

Referral Bonus

Know someone who would be a great fit? Earn up to $1,000 for every successful referral, T&Cs apply.

If you are interested in this contract, please submit your resume by clicking "APPLY."

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