Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant 

• Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 5 weeks annual leave
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Program | Based in Box HIll + accross sites
• Excellent team engagement | Employee assistance program to promote wellbeing

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An opportunity exists for an appropriately experienced Administrative Assistant to work within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program. Working across multiple sites, the position provides key support for clinical service delivery aimed at improving the mental health outcomes for people in our community. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of high quality, professional service to consumers, their families and carers, and for clinical staff including timely data entry; records management; reception and a broad range of administrative tasks, as required.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A high level of demonstrated administrative experience and computer skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to liaise with consumers, staff and external stakeholders from varying backgrounds
• An ability to work autonomously, or as an affective member of a team, across sites as required
• A professional attitude, with the ability to manage competing demands, often in a high-pressure environment
• The ability to manage high volume data entry and/or processing
• A calm demeanor with a logical perspective and the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

•    Diverse and engaging career opportunities

•    Friendly & supportive team

•    Flexible working hours

•    Salary packaging options

•    Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Jacqui Troughton

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Contact Email:

Job Posting End Date: 28/11/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day