Administration Officer

Austin Health; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 42.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Onsite childcare

Transport access

Mentoring

Zusammenfassung

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Administration Officer to support administrative operations of the Austin Operating Suites and related wards. You will assist with patient documentation, admissions, discharges, and smooth patient journeys across theatres and recovery areas.

The role requires strong communication, autonomous work style and a proactive approach in a complex hospital setting. Benefits include salary packaging, wellbeing programs and onsite facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.
• Experience in administrative roles in health care settings is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative support across Surgery Centre and Austin Operating Suites.
• Make timely appointments and distribute discharge information to patients and GPs.
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Maintain clinical files in line with policies and legislation (pre-admissions, discharge, admission).
• Screen and prioritise telephone calls and inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Autonomy

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Jobbeschreibung

• 32 hours per week

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine (SAPM) Division

The Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine (SAPM) manages and coordinates surgery, gastroenterology, and cardiology services. Emergency and planned procedures are delivered to 35,000 patients per year across two sites, in 19 operating theatres, two procedure rooms, four endoscopy suites and two catheter laboratories by more than 1,750 staff.

About the role

As an Administration Officer, you will join a highly skilled team supporting the administrative operations of the Austin and Repatriation Centre Operating Suites. Working closely with wards and specialty units, you will contribute to critical administrative tasks while supporting a smooth and seamless patient journey.

A regular day will see you:

• Provide administrative support to all areas within The Surgery Centre and Austin Operating Suites.Theatre Reception, Ward Clerks (various wards), Admissions (multiple areas, inc. patient documentation prep), Recovery/SurgiNet Superuser.
• Make timely appointments and distribute discharge information to patients and GP’s, where relevant.
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Maintain clinical files in accordance with relevant policies and legislation, including pre-admissions, discharge, and admission of patients, both from other wards and directly
• Screen and appropriately prioritise all telephone calls and enquiries.

About you

As a part-time Administration Officer, you will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skill set.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a dynamic team.
• Well-developed time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex and changing environment.

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Mikki Rowan, Elective Admissions and Operating Suite Admin Manager at [e-mail]