Administrative Support Officer - Primary Mental Health Team

Join our Primary Mental Health Team as an Administrative Support Officer and play a key role in supporting vital mental health and perinatal services. This part-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community programs while developing your administrative skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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Department: South West Healthcare
Work Type: Ongoing - Part Time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1880787
Closing Date: 14-Sep-2025
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description - Administrative Support Officer Primary Mental Health Team.pdf (PDF, 127KB)


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Contact: Nicholas Place, Manager Primary Mental Health Team
(03) 55646001 or nplace@swh.net.au

Position Details

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking a motivated Administrative Support Officer (ASO) to join our Primary Mental Health Team on a permanent part-time basis (32 hours per fortnight).

In this role, the ASO provides essential administrative support to ensure the team and programs run smoothly. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day administration, maintaining accurate and confidential records, monitoring key performance indicators, preparing accounts, facilitating communication between staff and management, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting office systems such as databases, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.

Position overview

  • Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time, (32 hours per fortnight)
  • Location: Warrnambool Campus
  • Classification: Administrative (Mental Health) Grade 1
  • Salary Range: $63,263.20 per annum, pro rata plus superannuation

What you bring

  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer systems
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, and manage responsibilities efficiently
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience with medical records and a qualification in Office Administration (Certificate III or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities
  • A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
  • Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

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

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.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 14 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

  • Police Record Check
  • Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
  • Current Immunisation status

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


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