Personal Assistant / Project Officer

svha; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging

Central Fitzroy location near public交通

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia in Melbourne’s Fitzroy area is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Director of Pathology and the Pathology Operations Manager. The role involves handling administrative duties and contributing to exciting Pathology projects, including potential expansion and system integrations.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to multiple aspects of Pathology while working within a supportive team, in a role with development opportunities and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with MS Office across multiple packages.
• Strong communication skills with ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Current National criminal history check, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Attend and schedule meetings, minute taking and coordinating events.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Pathology and Pathology Operations Manager.
• Contribute to project work within the Pathology unit, including system evaluations and expansion considerations.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational & time management

Criminal history check

Job description

Job Description

Fitzroy located, close to public transport

Permanent, Full-Time role

Work on exciting projects in Pathology

Excellent benefits, including opportunities for development and generous salary packaging

About the Role

This isn't just any Personal Assistant role. While you can expect to provide administrative support as expected of a Personal Assistant, you can also work on an array of exciting projects for the Pathology unit, which may include assisting with investigating the viability of opening new medical centres, assisting with evaluating software to manage for the Pathology fleet of vehicles or assisting with integrating our laboratory system with other systems.

In addition to having input on these projects, you'll primarily be providing support to the Director of Pathology and Pathology Operations Manager. With a keen interest in your development, they'll be providing you with exposure to the many facets of Pathology.

The Administrative support you will provide might include attending and scheduling meetings, minute taking and coordinating events.

Classifications for this position will range from $69,439- $76,764 per annum + superannuation.

Your Contribution

We're looking for someone who enjoys working alongside and contributing to a supportive team, with a can-do attitude. Additionally, you'll hold the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to work across a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships and partnerships across a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to determine priorities, meet deadlines and flexibly balance competing demands
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Full-time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Access to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks.
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation.
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals.

About Pathology

St Vincent's Pathology provides diagnostic testing to both inpatients of St Vincent's Private Hospitals located in Fitzroy, East Melbourne and Kew, St Vincent's Public Hospital Fitzroy as well as servicing privately referred patients from over Pathology Collection Centres located across Metropolitan Melbourne. St Vincent's Pathology is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner.

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.

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

7 October 2026 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 [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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