Administration Assistant

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Classification - Admin Grade 1 (Level 1 - Level 5)

Job Category - Administration Support Officer

Req Id - 5513

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

Administration Assistant - Planned Surgery Unit

Full time/Part time permanent hours available

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

Colac Area Health currently has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our busy Perioperative Services team.

The Administration Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high level of administrative service to support the functions of Planned Surgery Preparation List Management and ESIS Reporting.

This position will work closely with the Planned Surgery team to manage patients waiting for planned surgery.

What's required?

• Previous, recent experience in the Planned Surgery and ESIS reporting roles
• Proven experience and ability to provide an efficient customer service
• Proficient in IT Software including Microsoft office (eg. word, excel, outlook, teams)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and privacy principles
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team

Applications will be assessed upon submission.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

To apply visit:

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Nurse Unit Manager Amanda Tout

Email:

Phone:

Application closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.