Administration Officer at Western Health

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Flexibility, Administrative Support, Financial Support, Medical Records Maintenance, Switchboard Operations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Location: Footscray Employment Type: Part-Time (12 hours/week), Fixed Term (until June 2028) Salary: Admin Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: The Administration Officer at Drug Health Services is a multi-skilled integral member of a dedicated customer focussed team providing administrative and financial support across the service. Working in a busy and varied role, ideal candidates must be able to work under pressure within time constraints. This is a part-time role to support the administrative needs of Drug Health Services. There may be a requirement to work across campuses and in partnership with other health service providers. Applicants will possess excellent customer service skills, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills and a high level of computer literacy. Key Responsibilities: Lead by the Practice Manager, the Administration Officers participate in, and contribute to, the ongoing refinement of systems which are used to maintain medical records, computer operations, switchboard operations, communications and all administrative duties for medical and clinical staff. About You: To be successful in this role, you have: Experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting Excellent customer service delivery Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility Click here for the Position Description. About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about providing quality administrative services in a healthcare setting, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 April 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Connie Privitelli via Connie.Privitelli@wh.org.au. 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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health

Responsibilities

Administration Officers participate in and contribute to the ongoing refinement of systems used for maintaining medical records, computer operations, switchboard operations, communications, and all administrative duties for medical and clinical staff, under the leadership of the Practice Manager. This role provides essential administrative and financial support across the Drug Health Services.