Administration Officer, Mental Health

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Administration Officer to join the Addiction Psychiatry and Toxicology (APT) service at Northern Mental Health Division.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for a variety of administrative, customer service, and clerical duties to support and optimize the daily operations of the team.

As a vital member of the team, you will Administration Officer is tasked with ensuring that administrative responsibilities are executed efficiently and effectively.

This position is primarily located at Northern Hospital Epping; however, it may necessitate flexibility to work at other program sites within the Northern Mental Health Division as required.

The position is permanent part -time, working 4 days a week within the Mental Health Division programmes.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of administrative processes, including data entry, document management, and scheduling within health care settings.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good understanding of confidentiality in managing data with in a health service environment.
• Demonstrated clerical experience and administrative skills, with ability to respond flexibly to a variety of tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using the Victorian mental health statewide information system, such as iPM, CMI or other similar patient information systems.
• Advanced level Microsoft Teams, Office and computer skills, including accurate keyboard skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Joby Philip, Program Manager, Northern APT Service -Mental Health Division - Email:

Applications close Monday 25 August 2025.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program

Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

An inclusive and culturally safe space

Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.