Senior Administration Officer - Eastern Health Community Health

• Permanent Part Time | 4 days per week, 7 hours per day
• Healesville Hospital & Yarra Valley Health & Maroondah Community Health
• Possibility to work from home 1 day one day per week

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

Eastern Health Community Health provides primary care services to people in the eastern metropolitan region, with a focus on the Yarra Valley communities. Services include adult and paediatric allied health, community nursing, counselling, and health promotion. Community Health is part of the Speciality Medicine and Ambulatory Care Program within Eastern Health, and operates from Healesville, Maroondah, Angliss, and Yarra Junction sites.

The Senior Administration Officer position at Community Health is responsible for:

• Overseeing the smooth running of all administrative systems within Community Health.

• Providing patient focused, efficient and high-quality administration services within Community Health and, as required, to the site.

• Professional support to other administrative staff within Community Health.

• Working with Senior Clinicians and Team Leaders to review and improve Community Health administrative processes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative leadership role with the ability to manage and coordinate professional, high quality service delivery

• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills and demonstrated commitment to customer focus

• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and task delegation skills

• Highly proficient computer literacy with demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

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.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities

• Friendly & supportive team

• Flexible working hours

• Salary packaging options

• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

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

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Victoria Richardson - Acting Community Engagement Team Leader

Contact Number: 0419 810 387

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 30/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day