Outpatients Administration Ward Clerk

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Limited Term Part time Two year contract (24 hours a fortnight)
• Located in Frankston
• Classification: Administration Worker - Grade 1 plus super

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

The Team & Role

The Administration Assistant ensures effective functioning of the Outpatients Specialist Clinics and provides administrative support to ensure effective and efficient day to day functioning of our services.

The Administration Assistant works in collaboration with colleagues and communicates effectively with members of the public who contact our service. Presenting a professional, welcoming and informative

reception to patients and visitors, additionally, respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Please include information about the position and key responsibilities.

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Skills and Experience Required

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including excellent telephone manner
• Sound written communication skills
• Excellent computer and keyboard skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and as an effective team member
• Sound understanding of privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a busy work environment
• Experience working within a customer service environment (desirable)
• Experience in creating and maintaining Digital Medical Records (desirable)

Benefits

• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program

Next Steps

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For role specific information please contact Mandy Webb at

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The role ceases advertising on 13 November 2025

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Information

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.