Title: Ward Clerk
Requisition ID: 6992
Location:
Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156
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Job Posting Date: 18 Aug 2026
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Ward Clerk
Permanent Part Time | 45hrs per fortnight
Set days: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | Tailored hours to balance work and life with benefits
Angliss Hospital, Ward 1 North | Nestled in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges | Car parking on-site
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
1North is a 32 bed ward consisting of 22 Acute Care Older Person (ACOP) beds and 10 Geriatric Evaluation and Management beds. Our ward focuses on the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in the ACOP unit under a geriatrician-led multidisciplinary team in the management of acutely unwell older and frailer adults.
The ward is part of Eastern Health and the Medicine Program. We work closely with the Emergency Department at the Angliss Hospital, and this is where the majority of our admissions come from.
As a clerk on 1 North you may be the first person that visitors or family members come into contact with, either via the phone or in person. We feel that in this role it is crucial to be kind and compassionate, and embody all that our Eastern Health values expect. This position is a job share arrangement, with the capacity to pick up extra hours in times of annual leave if desired.
1 North recognises and values the uniqueness of each patient, family and employee. We pride ourselves in providing quality care and open communication with all. All of the 1 North staff strive for a professional and compassionate team approach in providing holistic care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Essential
Year 10 English written and spoken
Computer competent; with excellent working knowledge of Patient Management Systems, Microsoft Word and Excel
Advanced telephone skills and clerical skills
Ability to provide quality customer service in a friendly and professional manner
Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
To have an interest in working in a patient centred environment
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Health care agency experience
Medical terminology knowledge
Previous experience in similar position
Please refer to attached position description for further details of this 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.
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
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
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.
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 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
Contact Person: Sarah Morris
Contact Number: 03 9759 1835
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 06/09/2026
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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