Waiting List Officer - Breast/DOS and Colorectal at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

64610.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Patient Administration Systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Clerical Management, Surgical Liaison, Elective Surgery Access Policy, Waiting List Management, Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: • Excellent benefits including salary packaging • Fitzroy location • Permanent, full time position with an accrued day off entitlement! About the Role The Waiting List Officer is accountable for the management of patients on the Planned Surgery Waiting List from a clerical perspective within the guidelines of the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy and across the entire continuum of care from placement on the waiting list to day of surgery. Receive and process waiting list forms from specialist clinics, private rooms and other areas of SVHM within stipulated time frame as per DHHS Elective Surgery Access Policy Accurately create, record and update the Waiting List Screen on Patient Administration System (PAS) as required Ensure all queries from patients and clinicians pertaining to clinical management are forwarded to Surgical Liaison Nurse Monitor Category 1 patients to ensure they are admitted within 30 days Monitor Category 2 and 3 patients to ensure timely access to surgery within category timeframe Classifications for this position will be HS1 - HS17 ($58,442 - $64,610 per annum) + over award ($4.4447 per hour) Your Contribution Relevant experience in administration in a healthcare role Experience with patient administration systems Working knowledge of Microsoft office including Outlook, Word and Excel Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we Offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Employee Assistance Program Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities CBD Location, close to Public Transport and car parking Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Culture of continuous improvement Flexible working arrangements possible once competent About Planned Surgery The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) coordinates and case manages patients that are on the St Vincent’s Hospital planned surgery waiting list in accordance with the elective surgery waiting list policy and the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy. The PSMT is responsible for the case management all patients across the surgical specialties at SVHM. 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. Closing Date: 1 November 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Waiting List Officer manages patients on the Planned Surgery Waiting List from a clerical perspective, ensuring compliance with health policies. Responsibilities include processing waiting list forms, updating patient records, and monitoring patient categories for timely surgery access.