Address- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Fitzroy location, close to CBD and public transport
- Friendly & supportive team
About the Role
As the Switchboard Operator you will provide effective & efficient communication service and information to all Hospital staff, external agencies and the general public.
- Ensure Calls are answered in an appropriate manner
- Demonstrate high levels of communication skills appropriate to Switchboard functions
- Operation and management of Hospital Paging system
- Receipt, management and coordination of all Emergency Codes
- Provide accurate patient enquiry information
Classifications for this position will range from HS1 - HS17 ($58,442- $63,138 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
- Experience in a health service environment
- Demonstrated high level communication and organisational skills
- Strong computer literacy
- An understanding of medical terminology
- Experience in a broad range of administrative duties
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
About Switchboard
St Vincent's Switchboard is located within the Inpatient Services Building at Fitzroy and operates 24 hours 7 days per week. Switchboard Operators manage a nucleus of information for staff, patients, relatives and external agencies.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
