Administration Team Leader

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Job Category - Administration - Clerical/Data Entry/Typist/Telephonist

Req Id - 5797

• Three permanent full-time positions across East, North and South Community Health Administration teams
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria

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.

These positions will be based at either the North, East or South team Community Health Centres.

About the role

The Administration Team Leader role is responsible for coordinating a small work group who support a single point of entry into many Barwon Health community-based services. The Administration Team Leader supervises day to day activities, maintains appropriate work patterns and ensures current policies and procedures are understood and adhered to. The Administration Team Leader may also consult with consumers as well as internal and external referrers to relay information about accessing Barwon Health services. The Administration Team Leader liaises with the Administration Team Coordinator to seek and provide information as required or requested. A focus of the role is ensuring a high-quality consumer experience at the entry point to many Barwon Health Community services and timely access to care. The Administration Team Leader will also assume responsibility for assisting other programs located on site with administrative tasks, including backfill for administrative staff leave and delegation to administrative staff as appropriate.

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

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.

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

Contact Person: Lauren Woodall

Email:

Phone: Monday- Fri 8:30-4:30pm

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Position Description

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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