Part time | 8 hours on a Friday | Additional days are available ad hoc
Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health
Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in the health industry working with a friendly and supportive team.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action.
We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic administrative assistant to join our team.
This role is integral in managing the patient flow throughout the hospital.
The successful applicant will assist patients face to face and via the telephone as the first point of contact for the hospital.
Duties are varied, including managing room bookings, registration, admissions and discharges, taking payments and managing bookings.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Experience in the provision of administrative services.
Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Exemplary communication and organisational skills, with high attention to detail.
A proactive approach to work goals.
Prior experience within the healthcare industry (desirable)
Experience with healthcare applications (desirable)
Knowledge of medical and educational terminology (desirable)
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team




Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Advantages, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Administration Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne