Surgical Services Unit Administrative Assistant

3 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time $66,768 - $73,811
Job Description:


• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups

• Full time, permanent role available

About the Role
The Administration Assistant/PA is accountable for providing clerical and administrative support to the allocated areas to ensure the efficient running of the Departments. The Administration Assistant/PA will be required to deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers and stakeholders. The Administration Assistant/PA will be required to assist the Directors and senior staff within the Department to achieve the Departments' strategic goals
 

  • Ensure a full range of high level administrative support
  • Organise the Director's diary and appointments
  • Organise appointments, reflect these in the Director's diary and email the diary as required
  • Relay any messages or emails to the Director of each unit
  • Collect, open, distribute mail and emails

Classifications for this position will range from HS2 - HS21 ($66, $73,811.92 per annum).

Your Contribution

  • Medical Terminology Course and/or previous experience in medical/hospital field
  • Previous Health Industry Experience
  • Knowledge of and competent use of Microsoft Application
  • 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

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• 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

• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Surgical Department
The Administrative Assistant/PA will be located within Surgical Services and provides administrative assistance to several units within the program.  They will work closely with the Directors of each unit.

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.

Closing Date:15 November :59pmReconciliation Action Plan:

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.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

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