Reference Number: 1589
Category: Administration and support
Department: Surgical Access
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Surgery and Endoscopy Access Surgery and Endoscopy Access is part of the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia, and Procedural Medicine at Austin Health.
This team, comprising both administrative and nursing staff, focuses on providing efficient and streamlined care for patients across our campuses.
About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis - fixed term (parental leave backfill) until December 2025.
Hours are between 0800am-0430pm, Monday to Friday.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our services.
A regular day will see you:
Providing effective phone support and acting as the main point of contact for Surgical and Endoscopy Access inquiries.Delivering excellent customer service to all stakeholders, ensuring a positive experience.Supporting Liaison Nurses and Clinical Nurse Consultants in their daily duties.Managing administrative tasks, including accurate data entry and record-keeping.Applying a flexible and innovative approach to work processes.About you You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
You'll bring energy, drive, and a proactive attitude to your work, with a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
A demonstrated commitment to Austin Health's values: Our Actions Show We Care, We Bring Our Best, Together We Achieve, We Shape the Future.Proven excellence in customer service and communication, both verbal and written.Strong time management and prioritization skills.The ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.Developed computer and administrative skills, with a focus on accurate data management.Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists.Inclusion at Austin Health We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.
Work with us! If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, we welcome you to contact the hiring manager, Lauren Anderson at
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Application closing date: 30 September 2024.
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