Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64

Job Category - Administration - Administration Assistant

Req Id - 9488

- Support cancer care services across the Barwon South West region
- Join a collaborative team in a varied administration role
- Enjoy flexible hours in this temporary parental leave relief position (32 hours per week, able to be worked across 5 days a week)

About the role Join the Barwon South West Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS) and play an important role in supporting cancer care services across the region. BSWRICS is funded by the Department of Health and brings together health services delivering cancer care across Barwon South West.

As an Administration Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the BSWRICS Program Director, Deputy Director and broader team, helping to coordinate day-to-day operations, communications, meetings and stakeholder activities.

This temporary parental leave relief position offers 64 hours per fortnight with flexible working hours, based at the Barwon Health Staff Hub in North Geelong. It’s a great opportunity to contribute your administrative skills within a collaborative team while supporting a service that makes a difference to people affected by cancer across the region.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-level administrative support to the BSWRICS Program Director and governance committees, including diary management, meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, correspondence, travel and reporting
- Coordinate BSWRICS communications and information, including newsletters, stakeholder distribution, health professional and community service directories, website and LinkedIn content, and statewide communications activities
- Support the effective operation of the BSWRICS office, including supplies,



equipment, data collation, annual reporting, stakeholder enquiries and general administrative coordination

What we’re looking for

- Proficient administrative and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, online meeting platforms and standard office equipment
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multitask and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable and responsive approach to work, with healthcare administration experience and/or an interest in digital communications such as websites, newsletters and LinkedIn highly desirable

Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff advantages

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities

- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.



We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check

- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Tanya Hendry

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0415 704 572

Application closing date: 21 September 2026

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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