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Hospital Administration Officer
part-time•Australia
About this role
Hospital Administration Officer
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (36 hours/week), Ongoing
- Salary: Admin Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Seeking an Administration Officer to join the Women's and Children's Specialist Clinics with Western Health.
The Women's and Children's Specialist Clinics provides quality health care for children, adolescents, newborns, and women and we are seeking an enthusiastic administration officer to join our team.
Key responsibilities:
The Administration Officer is responsible for the administration and receptionist duty within the Specialist Clinics Departments.
The role requires the incumbent to exhibit:
- Excellent customer service skills and a willingness to go extra lengths to support the department's needs
- Multi-tasking and the ability to cope under pressure and maintain data quality
- Confidence in using computers and computer programs
- Commitment to the Western Health values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect Excellence and Safety
About you:
- Professional, self-motivated and able to work in a large, diverse team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly developed computer skills
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting data integrity and systems to ensure data quality
- Ability to learn new tasks and computer programs
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing quality health care for children, adolescents, newborns and women, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 February 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kylie Clayton via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health
What you'll do
- The Administration Officer is responsible for administration and receptionist duties within the Specialist Clinics Departments. The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain data quality while coping under pressure.
About westernhea
Western Health is proud to provide a combination of in-hospital and community-based health services in Melbourne's west.
Our team of more than 11000 staff, with support from more than 700 volunteers, enable us to deliver best care to our community. We have a strong philosophy of working with our local community to deliver excellence in patient care.
We’re responsible for Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury Day Hospitals, as well as Melton Health, Caroline Springs Community Health and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care.
We welcome open discussion across our social media channels but ask you abide by our terms and conditions. These can be found here: https://bit.ly/3qfbWA8
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