The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit (NMWU) at Western Health - Williamstown campus, is seeking highly motivated Allocations officers for permanent part-time and casual positions to work closely with the NMWU management team in ensuring that nursing and midwifery vacancies are filled across the organisation with the appropriately skilled staff.
To be successful in this role you need:
- Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and manage time efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Computer literacy with fast and accurate data entry skills
- Excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills
- Flexible and positive attitude
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, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and 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 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.
Selection Criteria Essential: Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
Essential: Confident and clear telephone communication
Essential: Confident computer utilisation with accurate data entry skills
Essential: Highly developed customer service skills
Essential: Experience in similar role in a health care related setting