Administrative Assistant

The Division of Chronic and Complex Care serves the population by supporting the extension of care from the hospital inpatient setting, providing an array of Medical, Nursing and Allied Health services, to ensure patients are well supported, and integrated in the community.

The Division of Chronic and Complex Care has a number of clinical areas requiring administrative support. The administrative roles are an integral part of the team and support clinicians to provide best care by completing a variety of tasks. These include the registration and processing of referrals, booking and management of clinic appointments, organising brokered services, fleet management, ordering supplies, data entry and reception duties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team, and can work effectively in a high pressure environment, with changing and competing demands. The successful applicant must be able to work across a 7 day rotating roster.

To be Successful in this Role, you will possess:

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A "can-do" positive attitude to helping both customers and colleagues
• The ability to work autonomously, and part of a team
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• High-level computer literacy

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.