Administration Officer

Administrative Officer

• Dedicated and supportive team | Maroondah Hospital | Emergency Department 
• Permanent Part-Time role | Salary-Packaging Options 
• Great opportunity to work local 
• Dynamic work environment

Are you a compassionate people person with a strong administrative skill set.

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital has positions available in our administrative team for staff keen utilise their clerical skills to service the community of the Eastern suburbs.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the department

Our Emergency Department at Maroondah is a fast-paced department dedicated to providing the community of the Outer East with the highest standard of care.

We have a large dedicated, hard-working multidisciplinary team who take pride their teamwork, with this team comprising of medical, nursing, administrative, allied health and patient services personnel.

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital cares for approximately 50,000 patients per year, averaging 135 presentations per day. Presentations include the critically unwell patients requiring immediate stabilisation as well as a significant proportion of paediatric presentations. The Departmental resources include 35 treatment spaces, including 3 resuscitation bays, dedicated paediatric and fast track treatment areas, and a 20 bed combined adult and paediatric Short Stay Unit. We are also excited that the Maroondah Hospital Emergency Department has commenced planning for a dedicated paediatric Emergency zone and paediatric Short Stay Unit.

About the role

The Administrative Services team within the Emergency Department provides all administrative support to the Emergency Department, plus as the only 24/7 administrative services support within Maroondah Hospital, also undertakes other services including inpatient ward admissions (direct admissions), transfers and discharges for the whole of Maroondah Hospital after hours.

This role will allow you to utilise your strong administrative skills in very people orientated space, and together with the other disciplines aspire to excellence in patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A genuine desire to meet the needs of others.
• A willingness to be adaptable and responsive to changing demands as they arise.
• The disposition to be a helpful and positive presence in our workplace.
• The demeanour conducive to provide excellence in customer service.
• A strong commitment to high quality care.
• The ability to work autonomously and always as part of a diverse team.
• Excellence communication and organisational (time-management) skills.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**