Personal Assistant

at  Eastern Health

Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
Full time with Monthly day off
Generous salary super + salary packaging
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Eastern health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Program provides clinical mental health services across a range of inpatient settings, including acute and sub-acute units; medium-term residential settings; community-based services and specialist services. Services are available to individuals of all ages, their families, carers and significant others, as well as other service providers across the Astern Metropolitan region of Melbourne.
The Personal Assistant will be responsible for the provision of high level administrative, secretarial and executive support services to the Clinical Director and Associate Program Director, Older Adult and to the Associate Program Director and Clinical Director, Infant Child and Youth, Mental Health and Wellbeing Program.
About you

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.
Contact Person
Hayley Hennessey
Contact Number
(98) 9549 65__
Contact Email
Hayley.Hennessey@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person

Ability to manage and coordinate professional, high quality service delivery
High level oral and written communication skills
An ability to champion and promote change with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Excellent attention to detail, a sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure are essential
Demonstrated capacity to rapidly understand newly presented information
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive or confidential issues
Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude toward work and colleagues
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with a wide range of information technology systems and platforms, preferably within a healthcare setting
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment .
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here !
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!