About this role
Administration Officer
- Temporary Full Time Position Until April 2027
- Wantirna Health I Aged Care Assessment Team
- Work within a busy and supportive Admin Team
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
The Aged Care Assessment (ACA) administration team provides efficient and flexible support to the Aged Care Assessment Team; a multi-disciplinary clinical team whose core objective is to comprehensively assess the needs of frail older people to facilitate access to Commonwealth aged care services. A key component of this role is accurate data entry within multiple patient management systems and there is a strong emphasis on communication with clients, service providers and staff.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will possess
- Advanced computer, data entry and clerical skills in a health setting
- Ability to prioritise, multi-task and maintain a customer focus in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated high standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to provide a high level of customer service
- A flexible approach to tasks undertaken
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a confidential manner
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.
Our commitments
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Please Click Here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Lauri Unkovich
Contact Number: 03 9881 1875
Job Posting End Date: 2/10/26
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or [email protected], including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
If this role is for a medical position, please contact the Medical Workforce Team on (03) 9895 3469.
Our Values in Action
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