Administrator/Receptionist

Requisition No: 5744

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Program: Mental Health Services

Department: Harvester Road Private Consulting Rooms

Enterprise Agreement:

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project:

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (16.5 hours/week)
• Salary: Admin Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Harvester Consulting Private Suites, located in Sunshine, Victoria, is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, highly organized individual with a positive and caring attitude. The successful candidate will have experience in reception and front desk duties, a strong administrative background, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively within a team environment is essential.

This part-time position offers 16.5 hours per week, spread across two shifts, with the potential for additional shifts to cover staff leave. Join our supportive team at Harvester Private and make a meaningful impact on the mental health services sector.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstration of WH values
• Ability to build an appropriate rapport with clients and their family/carers, consultants and staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation and ability to apply these principles at work.
• Ability to establish office-based systems and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

About you:

• At least 2 years' experience in Medical Practice or Hospital environment
• Preferable knowledge of medical software Genie and Best Practice
• Excellent communication skills

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Sashi

Title: Practice Manager

Phone:

Email:

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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