Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Forensic Mental Health Services ( Job Number:  02OYV)  Description Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Administrative Service Officer Level 4 (PN 25944) Salary: $84,901 – $91,501 (Plus 12% Super) Location: 1 Moore St, Canberra CitySection: Forensic Mental Health ServicesClosing Date: 7th December 2025  What can we offer you:  •  Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.  •  Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. •  Flexible working conditions. •  Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) provides specialist mental health services to people in the ACT who are involved in, or at risk people of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system. FMHS operated across a range of settings including custody, secure inpatient facilities, ACT law courts, and the community. FMHS is seeking a reliable and adaptable Administrative Assistant to support the daily functions of the Operational Director and the overall governance of the FMHS program area. The role of the administrative assistant is crucial to the effective operations of FMHS providing administrative support to allow our skilled multidisciplinary clinicians to deliver quality mental health services to some of the most marginalised members of our community. FMHS offers a supportive and diverse work environment for applicants who are organised, flexible, and curious. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.  Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.  If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Gillian Sharp at or at . #LI-DNI Job : General/Administrative Salary Range : 84,901.00 - 91,501.00 Contact Name : Gillian Sharp Contact Email :  Closing Date : 07/Dec/2025, 12:59:00 PM