Administration Support Officer

Description:

The Medical Typist / Administration Support Officer works within a small team responsible to the Team Leader Pathology Administration supporting the Pathology function whilst contributing to wider forensic administration as required. The primary activities are the accurate and timely audio-medical typing of post-mortem reports, the data entry of pathology test results, receipting, tracking and return of deceased medical notes and various support functions.

• Forensic Science SA (FSSA) provides a comprehensive, coordinated range of services to agencies associated with the justice system including the State Coroner, South Australia Police (SAPOL), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and defence and civil litigants.
• We are part of the Attorney General’s Department and the Director, FSSA reports to the Executive Director, Finance, People & Performance.
• Within FSSA there are four scientific/medico-legal operational areas: Pathology, Chemistry, Biology and Toxicology, each analysing materials using a diverse range of scientific equipment and processes.
• The operational areas are supported by Administration, Information Technology and Projects, Science Support and Quality, who each provide underpinning services in support of the operational areas.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also FSSA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/forensic-science-sa.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must have significant experience in Audio Medical Typing and a demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.