Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

This role will be responsible for leading the Switchboard Emergency Reception, Private Patient Liaison, and, Relieving Clerical teams.This position is based within the People and Corporate Operations team and reports to the Executive Director People and Corporate Operations.

The successful candidates must be able to work well under pressure with competing demands, be competent in clinical and administrative settings, and be familiar with medical terminology and privacy principles. The ability to work as a team member, within a small and enthusiastic team, is essential.

Preferred experience for this role:

- Patient registration and admission
- Patient management system, preferably Vital,
- Understanding of emergency/code responses in health setting,
- Rostering experience.

Our Region:

- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
- An easy 2 1/2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.




- We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
- Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
- Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging advantages Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Support for our diverse workforce

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📌 Acting Communications & Clerical Support Manager (Wangaratta)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Wangaratta