ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - WARDS

Portland-District-Health-; Portland; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary Packaging

Training & Development

Social Club

Free parking

Leisure Centre rates

Flexible working

Employee Assistance program

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Portland District Health in Portland, VIC seeks an Administration Officer to join the Acute Ward on an ongoing part-time basis. The role supports frontline reception and ward administration, with extra coverage during staff leave and potential job-share arrangements.

You'll need customer service experience, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow procedures and manage workload. A team-oriented approach and willingness to learn are essential to help maintain high-quality administrative

Formación

• Experience in providing quality customer service in reception/frontline role.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with accurate data entry.
• Demonstrated capacity to follow procedures, manage time and organise workload efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and be receptive to feedback.
• Ability to work positively and constructively with staff from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support in the Acute Ward.
• Assist with reception/frontline duties and data entry.
• Cover periods of staff leave to maintain continuity of administrative support.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Data entry

Time management

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Herramientas

Computer literacy

Descripción del empleo

Ongoing Part Time - 56 hours per fortnight

Available from 26 th October 2026

We are seeking a motivated and organised Administration Officer to work on the Acute Ward.

As part of the role successful applicants will be required to be available to provide additional coverage during periods of staff leave, including annual leave and other unplanned leave, to help ensure continuity of administrative support within the ward. Job share arrangements will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a valuable contribution to patient care through high-quality administrative support.

About you:

• Experience in providing quality customer service in reception/frontline role
• Demonstrated computer literacy with accurate data entry
• Demonstrated capacity to follow procedures, manage time and organise workload efficiently
• Willingness to learn and be receptive to feedback
• Ability to work positively and constructively with staff from a variety of professional backgrounds

Previous experience working in the health industry - desirable

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Relocation assistance available - conditions apply

The Region - Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to providequality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children’s services. As an integrated Healthcareorganisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.