Reference Number:54235:Allocation Advisor

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated individuals to join the Allocations Team within the Nursing Workforce Unit on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic individual/ s to join the Allocations team at Northern Health to cover maternity leave until 22nd August 2027 with potential opportunity to extend this contract or attain permanent hours should they become available.

The Allocations Advisor is based at the Northern Hospital Epping and works within the Nursing Workforce Unit (NWU) who are responsible for assisting units/departments across all Northern Health sites to backfill areas with nursing staff shortages.

This is a Part Time, Fixed Term contract, covering a Maternity Leave until August 2027.





The Hours

WEEK 1
Shift Time
Monday 0500-1330 (8)
Wednesday 0500-1330 (8)
Thursday 0500-1330 (8)
Friday 1800-2200 (4)

WEEK 2
Shift Time
Monday 0930-1700 (7)
Wednesday 0500-1330 (8)
Thursday 0500-1330 (8)
Friday 1800-2200 (4)

- Current administrative experience
- Be motivated, adaptable and adaptable
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Display excellent interpersonal skills with a strong consumer focus
- Well developed problem solving skills
- Be team oriented
- Be proficient in Microsoft office
- Able to multi-task and work well under pressure

This position is based at the Northern Hospital, Epping and with opportunity to pick up extra shifts to cover leave.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description.. Alternatively, you can contact Belinda Spiteri or Melissa Antoniou, Nursing Workforce Unit Senior Coordinators on 8405 8043 or [email protected]

Applications close 2 October 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Allocation Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne