Job Requisition ID: 8478
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 30 Jun 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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About Us
The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU), Unit 4 is a 50 bed Inpatient Unit based at Dandenong Hospital. SECUs provide medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for people who have unremitting and severe symptoms of mental illness or disorder with an associated significant disturbance in behaviour that preclude their living in a less restricted environment. SECUs represent the highest level of care on the continuum of mental health services and provide extended clinical treatment, supervision and support for those whose needs cannot be met adequately by other available programs and services. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team made up of: Social workers; Occupational Therapists; Clinical and Neuro Psychologist; Exercise Physiologist; Dietician; Psychiatrists and Nurses provide targeted treatment and rehabilitation programs that maximise individual functioning, minimise the barriers to recovery, and promote return to community living.
About SECU Diversion
The SECU Diversion Program values and supports each person’s unique journey to a life inspired by hope and potential, in a least restrictive manner. SECU Diversion provides intensive recovery-oriented treatment to consumers experiencing a range of mental health problems within the community. Clinicians are required to manage a number of consumers, providing; direct support and interventions, coordination of care, and referral to other relevant community professionals, agencies and services to support the individual needs of consumers, their carers and family members.
About the Role
The Administration Officer or Ward Clerk is a key role within Unit 4 and SECU Diversion providing a customer focussed service to patients, their families and visitors. Working in a busy team based environment the Administration Officer provides efficient and effective clerical support to the clinical staff. The Administration Officer contributes to optimum patient care and actively contributes to the functioning of Unit 4 and SECU Diversion.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Grace Sodomaco - Service Manager on 0401 318 910.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close July 14th, 2026.
