Title: Administrative Officer
Requisition ID: 6729
Location:
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
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Job Posting Date: 10 Jul 2026
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Administrative Assistant
Permanent part-time opportunity working 16 hours per week | Support your ideal work-life balance
Burwood East | Quiet, suburban location with access to scenic grounds and access to public transport
Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development
$35.14 per hour + super + 5 weeks of annual leave (pro-rated for part-time) with $11,660 salary packaging
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
The Administrative Officer is responsible for supporting the work of the Pre-Registration (Student) Program. The role encompasses daily administrative operations for program and site including, compliance checking and data management. Customers include management, employees of the health services and individuals external to the organisation (e.g. students and Education Providers)
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Advanced administration skills
High level of attention-to-detail
Previous experience with data management, data entry, bookkeeping, rostering, or record-keeping, will be highly regarded
Demonstrated capability with Excel and other Microsoft 365 products
Understanding of customer service of internal and external customers and commitment to effectively meeting needs in a helpful and professional manner
Effective and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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 Benefits, 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
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.
Please apply by uploading both your CV and cover letter.
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.
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 applications
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 see the position description here.
Contact Person: Kat Murchie
Contact Number: 8396 3590
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 7 August 2026 (*may close earlier)
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)
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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
