Administration Assistant - Cancer & Wellness Service

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Discounted corporate gym membership

Support for diverse workforce

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking a friendly, organised Administration Assistant to join our Cancer & Wellness Service. The role focuses on providing high-quality administrative and reception support to ensure clients have a welcoming and positive experience, while assisting the multidisciplinary team across services.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational and technology skills, and be proactive in building positive relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or reception in a healthcare or clinical setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Proficiency with common computer systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and reception support to ensure a welcoming experience.
• Support day-to-day administrative needs and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across services.
• Proactively manage competing priorities and assist clients and staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Technology skills

Job description

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking a friendly, organised and customer-focused Administration Assistant to join our Cancer & Wellness Service.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality administrative and reception support to ensure our clients receive a welcoming and positive experience. You will support the day-to-day administrative needs of the service and work closely with a multidisciplinary team across a range of services.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and technology skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems effectively. You will be proactive, adaptable and confident in building positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, community members, key stakeholders and other health professionals.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced administration professional who is committed to providing excellent customer service and enjoys working in a clinical or healthcare environment.

If you are organised, approachable and passionate about supporting clients and healthcare teams, we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm