About the Role

South West Healthcare's Emergency Department is looking for a dynamic Administration Officer to provide a short term cover of leave.

As an Administrative Support Officer (ASO) – Emergency Department, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe flow of patients within our busy 24/7 department. We're seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for excellence.

In this diverse role, you'll handle everything from maintaining confidential medical records to managing emergency reception duties with precision. Experience in data entry is essential, and a familiarity with medical terminology would be a valuable asset.

As a 24/7 department, this position is required to work all shifts including holidays, weekends and nights.

Position overview

• Employment Overview: Part time (48 hours per fortnight), fixed term until July 2025
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Administrative Worker Grade 1
• Salary Range: $58,442.80 - $64,610.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you Bring

• Qualification in Office Administration or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including word processing, email management, and database usage.
• Strong attention to detail, essential to ensure accurate data entry.
• Ability to navigate various IT platforms, (e.g. Trakcare and Riskman)
• Proven capability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanour in interactions with the public, external organisations, and colleagues.
• Aptitude for prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines with precision.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Estelle Densley – Emergency Department Administration Manager on (03) 5563 1628 or email estelle.densley@swh.net.au  

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser:

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=18003&in_searchBut=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWH

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025, with the appropriate classification: Administrative Worker Grade 1.

Applications from current South West Healthcare employees are to be submitted online via our intranet and need to include: a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by Sunday 27 April 2025.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.