• Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program
• Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches
• Remuneration in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025: Grade 1A (HS1A)
• Career progression and educational/professional development opportunities available

About Us
Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.

About the Role
GSHS is currently seeking an experienced Ward Clerk to join our dynamic and friendly General Ward team at our Leongatha hospital on a part-time (18 hours per fortnight) basis. The successful applicants will provide administrative, clerical and reception services to the clinical staff in our General Ward, and will also have the opportunity to work across other departments and campuses when required. The incumbent will be required to work on a rotating roster, and must have night and weekend availability.

As a Ward Clerk in General Ward at GSHS you will be responsible for:

• Assisting clients to access information needed to support informed decision-making and informed choices in relation to their care/service.
• Providing a warm and inviting welcome to all visitors to the ward and provide general (non-nursing) assistance to meet their needs.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times, whilst respecting the values, culture, wishes and vulnerability of clients by complying with GSHS Privacy Policies in relation to the obtaining, accessing, security, use and disclosure of private and health information.
• Reporting client problems/concerns promptly to assist effective resolution of complaints.
• Undertaking all non-nursing administrative tasks as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager, including assisting with replacement staff as required, assisting with appointment booking, maintaining medical records, filing and photocopying, and answering and transferring phone calls.

About You
Applicants should possess the following experience/qualifications:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Be able to communicate in an efficient, friendly and courteous manner.
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of IPM.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Competent in organising, co-ordinating and prioritising various administrative activities to ensure efficient operational functioning of the position.

Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.

Equity and Accessibility Commitment
GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.

The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. For more information about the position, please contact Rinosh Thomas on 03 5667 5614 or [email protected]

Applications close 26 March 2025. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply via the quick apply button as soon as possible.