Administrative Officer, Podiatry - (Casual)

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Casual Administrative Officer for the Podiatry clinic to deliver front-of-house customer service and patient support in a busy clinical setting. You will manage bookings, greet visitors, and coordinate schedules with clinicians and students, ensuring a smooth patient experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, handling payments, and supporting day-to-day clinic operations while liaising with patients and staff across teaching

Qualifications

• Administrative, reception or customer service experience in healthcare.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong customer service.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinic software.
• Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Flexible to work various shifts.
• Experience with medical practice software such as Genie is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient bookings, scheduling and reception services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinic documentation.
• Process payments and respond to enquiries; support clinic operations.
• Liaise with patients, students, clinicians and external stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Reception experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Medical software

Tools

Genie software

Job description

Administrative Officer, Podiatry - (Casual)

• The University of Western Australia
• Australia, WA
• Sep 9, 2026

Administration Casual

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Play an important role in delivering exceptional front-of-house customer service and patient support within a busy clinic environment.
• Join a supportive and professional team where you will help create a positive experience for patients, students, clinicians and visitors.
• Casual appointment.

About the opportunity

• Manage patient bookings, appointment scheduling and reception services, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for all clinic visitors.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinic documentation, process payments, respond to enquiries and support day-to-day clinic operations.
• Liaise effectively with patients, students, clinicians and external stakeholders while providing administrative support for teaching and clinical activities.

About you

• Demonstrated administrative, reception or customer service experience, ideally within a healthcare, medical practice, allied health or clinic environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and use sound judgment in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and patient care.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email systems, databases and administrative software.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate and current Working with Children Check.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as required.
• Experience using medical practice software (such as Genie or similar systems) alongside experience within a healthcare, clinic setting and coordinating appointment schedules will be highly regarded.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Closing date:

11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 27 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.