Title:  Administration Officer

Administrative Officer

• Permanent Part Time | Experience work-life balance
• Peter James Centre | Car parking on site 
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Administrative Officer is responsible for supporting the work of the Eastern Health Student Program. The role encompasses daily administrative operations for program and site including data management.  Customers include management, employees of the health services and individuals external to the organisation (e.g. students and Education Providers). The Learning and Teaching team work to promote and facilitate a culture of enquiry and learning across the workforce of Eastern Health through the delivery of training, education, supervision and assessment. The student program supports placements for health professions equating to more than 50,000 placement days per annum. The role requires well developed customer service skills, excellent organisational ability, IT expertise particularly in relation to management of large databases and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Excellent customer service
• High attention to detail and demonstrated excellence in standard of written work, with a proactive approach to accomplishing work goals
• Highly proficient computer literacy with standard Microsoft Programs – particularly Excel
• Demonstrated an ability to manage, review, develop and maintain office systems procedures
• Demonstrated ability to manage pressure within a changing work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with sound organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge and previous experience working with procurement systems
• Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Jacinta Simpson

Contact Number: 8396 2590

Contact Email: jacinta.simpson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 30/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day