Personal Assistant- Surgery

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time
Personal Assistant to the Surgery and Anaesthetics Program

Permanent Full Time, a monthly Accrued Day Off

Based at Blackburn Public Surgical Centre but may include occasional travel to other sites

Work close to home in one of Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs in a small, friendly team

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role


As the personal assistant working at Blackburn you would provide high level administrative support to aid smooth and efficient running of tthe Blackburn site, as well as play a key part in supporting management and operation of the Surgery and Anaesthetics Program within Eastern Health.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Extensive experience in the provision of high level administrative, secretarial and executive support services to senior executives, including the preparation of agendas, minutes and providing support to committees as required

Ability to display initiative and to work independently as required.

Highly developed planning and organisational skills with an ability to efficiently time manage self and to meet strict deadlines

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products and moderate to high level understanding of multiple forms of technology

A demonstrated ability and commitment to work as part of a team and share best practice

Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality in all matters

An ability to manage, review, develop and maintain office systems and procedures

Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience

A strong commitment to high quality care

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing 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

Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

Please note:


Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

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

Contact Person
Lou Ford

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Edwina Dowling

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
19/05/2024

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