Administration Officer

Requisition No: 3763
- Executive Division: Medical Services
- Division: Medical Workforce
- Program: Medical Workforce
- Department: Medical Workforce Unit
- Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
- Job Function: Administration & Leadership
- Project:
**Casual Position**:Admininstration Officer

**Location**: Footscray Hospital

**About the Role**
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly organised Recruitment and Administration specialist to join our fast paced and dynamic Medical Workforce Unit at Western Health.

As a Recruitment and Administration Officer, you will have responsibility across various functions with specific focus on the recruitment, onboarding and administration support for the junior medical workforce.

**About the Department**
The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) is a central specialised service providing strategic oversight and governance, as well as operational support for all matters pertaining to the medical workforce. Our functions include workforce planning, recruitment and credentialing, employment and onboarding, and the day to day management and rostering of junior medical staff.

**About You**
To be successful in this role, you will need:

- History of strong customer service skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in all aspects of work
- Effective time management and the ability to handle multiple requirements simultaneously
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including customer service and stakeholder relationship management - Proven problem solving and analytical skills (lateral thinker)
- Demonstrated commitment to a team focussed approach
- “Can-Do” Positive Attitude to helping all staff in the unit
- Flexibility in working hours including weekend availability
- Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems

**Contact Person**:Kathleen Murphy

**Title**:Deputy**Director, Medical Workforce

**Position Description**

**Applications close at 11:59pm on 19 May 2025.**

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

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.

**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.