Administrative Support Officer

Employment Type
- Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight
- 80

Job Category
- Administration - Administration Assistant

Req Id -
6187

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Delivery high-quality, timely administrative support to the Director of Safety, Quality and Improvement
• Full time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About The Role
The Administrative Support Officer is responsible for delivering high-quality, timely administrative support to the Director of Safety, Quality and Improvement, the Deputy Directors (Patient Safety and Quality Systems), and the broader SQI Unit.

Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive secretarial support to committees overseen by the SQI Unit and managing the implementation and ongoing maintenance of office systems that ensure the efficient operation of the Unit.

Additionally, the role involves providing critical administrative assistance for processes related to accreditation readiness in alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

A key aspect of the position is the development and maintenance of the Microsoft SharePoint environment to support both the SQI Unit and NSQHS committees, ensuring seamless collaboration and information management.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About The Culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

To learn more about the region, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We Encourage Applications From

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
**Contact person: Keren Day

Email:**

Application closing date: 27 October 2025
Position Description
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