Administration Worker

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.

• Permanent and Limited Term opportunities available
• Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits Program
• Classification: Grade 1*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Planned Surgery Administration Officer works with the Department of Surgery - with a team that consists of the Planned Surgery Access Manager, Planned Surgery Associate Unit Manager (ANUM), Planned Surgery Clinical Coordinator, Patient Support ANUM and Clinical Coordinators, Nurses and Administration officers. The role supports the day to day functioning of the Planned Surgery Preparation List (PSPL) as well as Patient Support Unit (PSU), it will involve being a part of the Patient Surgical journey, entering patient data, speaking to consumers and booking their planned surgery.

Please see Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Demonstrated experience at administrative level

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications desirable

• Sound written communication skills

• Medical Terminology

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including excellent telephone manner

• Ability to work unsupervised in a confidential environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to prioritise competing demands and problem-solve

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding Team on

For role specific information contact Lyndal Hogan on

The role ceases advertising on 29/08/2025.

Additional Requirements

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 disabilities.

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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.