Service Support Officer

**About the role

Provide the Director, General Practice Oral Health Services (GPOHS) with a high level of confidential secretarial and administrative support, including the organisation and management of matters referred to the Director.

Coordinate the rostering of AO3 Administration Officers in the GPOHS Clinics in consultation with the Principal Dentists and Senior Dentist Managers in the GPOHS

Liaise with a range of Departmental, Health Service, Community and Hospital personnel and clients on behalf of the Director, GPOHS.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Manage and organise all aspects of the office of the Director, GPOHS, including administrative and communication systems, and arrange appointments.

Perform confidential secretarial and other administrative duties as required by the Director, GPOHS and operate with a high level of independence.

Ensure the efficient running of the GPOHS office in the absence of the Director, setting realistic work goals and objectives, and effectively prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion and the meeting of deadlines.

Coordinate the organisation and collation of agendas, co-ordination of meetings, and perform confidential and accurate minute recording of Management Committees and other meetings and distribution as required.

Act as intermediary between the Director, GPOHS and others, dealing with inquiries on a wide range of topics.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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