Theatre Receptionist

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this Theatre Receptionist fixed term full time role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for supporting the perioperative team in daily operations. You will be part of the Perioperative Services team and report to the Associate Director of Perioperative Services. 

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering daily operational requirements
• Working as part of a dynamic team
• Providing excellent customer service
• Striving for continuous quality improvement
• Participating in personal and professional development

To be successful in this role…

You will need to have excellent customer service skills as the initial point of contact via telephone and in person. This administrative role will include administrative duties, including data entry, financial tasks., computer skills are required. You will be organised as well as ensuring consistency with Epworth's Values and Behaviours.

This is where you talk to the candidate's soft skills, what they need to bring to the team to be successful. E.g. You will be a born leader with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels etc.

Position Description Inherent Requirement 

We will review applications as we receive them. 

You will have:

• Excellent customer service 
• A proactive approach and "can do" attitude
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements
• Administrative experience in a health care setting is desired

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women's and men's health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter as one document.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.