Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Respiratory Laboratory - Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

• Full-Time fixed Term Maternity leave cover until 19 Sept 2026

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups

About the Role
You will be responsible for providing a range of reception/clerical and administrative support to the Respiratory Laboratory and its team.

You will be responsible for providing administrative assistance to patients and staff from the Asthma Clinic.

• Provide timely and professional reception for all phone calls and visitors to the Department

• Maintain and provide a high level of customer service and professional standards at all times

• Manage phone enquires and doorbell for the unit reception desk

• Ensure all reception area equipment and resources are maintained

• Manage diary for the Respiratory Laboratory

The classification for this position is HS21 - Grade 2 Level 5 ($59,049 per annum).

• You are a dynamic, highly motivated Administrative Assistant with the drive to become an important member of the Respiratory & Sleep Medicine team. ​

• You will have well-developed communication and organisational skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment. 

• You will have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages with experience in medical terminology. Previous office experience in a health setting would be advantageous. 

• A Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

About the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

The Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine provides a comprehensive service in all aspects of the investigation and management of respiratory and sleep disorders, including the full range of lung function testing, bronchoscopy service, home and lab sleep studies. 

Special interests include the management of asthma and chronic airways disease, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis and other infectious respiratory conditions.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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