Position
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Melbourne VIC
1d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
About the Role
We are seeking a experienced and passionate
Allocations Officer
to join our Resource Unit at St Vincent's Private Hospital. You will play a pivotal role in the coordination and management of Nurse Bank and Agency staff to ensure optimal staffing levels and skill mix across the organisation.
Make a real impact
by supporting frontline healthcare delivery through effective staffing coordination and workforce planning.
Collaborate with a dedicated and supportive team
in a dynamic hospital environment where your organisational skills are truly valued.
Enjoy professional growth opportunities
, including exposure to recruitment, workforce strategy, and healthcare operations.
This is a
permanent part time
position based at our East Melbourne office.
As an Allocations Officer you will be responsible for meeting daily staffing requirements, supporting continuity of care and maintaining service excellence.
In collaboration with the Resource Unit Coordinator, you will assist with the
recruitment, selection, and retention
of casual staff, while ensuring that all Nurse Bank staff are appropriately
oriented and inducted
into the clinical environment.
You will work closely with Nurse Unit Managers to align available resources with clinical needs, actively
negotiating skill mix
to maintain quality care. In addition, you will
manage key relationships with nursing agencies
, ensuring collaborative partnerships and responsive staffing support.
Key Responsibilities
Handling inbound calls
with professionalism and efficiency, providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinating with casual resource staff
to confirm availability and secure shift bookings, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
Managing internal rostering systems
, including Emprevo and Kronos,



to maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling records.
Collecting and reporting data
on staffing effectiveness.
Monitoring performance standards
.
Promptly addressing
any issues related to Nurse Bank or Agency personnel.
Collaborating with Clinical Managers and Hospital Coordinators
to understand and meet daily staffing needs across various departments.
Engaging with external stakeholders
, fostering positive working relationships and transparent lines of communication.
Providing vital administrative support
to the Resource Allocations Nurse Unit Manager, contributing to the smooth and effective operation of the team.
About St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.
Why Work for SVPHM?
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD.
Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!).
Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good.




A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave.
Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital.
About You
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally across all levels.
Strong computer literacy and administrative capabilities
, enabling you to manage systems and processes with precision and efficiency.
A team-oriented mindset
, with the ability to develop effective working relationships with team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
A proactive, adaptable attitude
, paired with keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Experience in an allocations or rostering role
is highly regarded and will be an advantage.
Familiarity with the healthcare industry
is desirable, contributing to a deeper understanding of the environment and its demands.
Knowledge of medical and health terminology
is also considered an asset.
Recruitment and Equality
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at ******.
Requirements
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
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📌 Allocations Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne