Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Administration - Clerical/Data Entry/Typist/Telephonist
Req Id - 8382
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Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Be an integral part of a team of enthusiastic and busy health professionals
- Permanent part time opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight | 5 weeks annual leave pro rata | salary packaging
About the role
The role of Receptionist is to provide an effective and efficient reception/administrative service across Barwon Health sites and contribute to the overall performance of Barwon Health to ensure high quality customer service. A focus of this role is ensuring that the administration functions support the patient journey core principles of access and patient centred care with a high standard of quality
- Front desk service: Welcome and assist clients, visitors, and callers in a friendly, professional manner.
- Communication: Answer and direct phone and in-person enquiries efficiently and accurately.
- Administration: Maintain client records, correspondence, and data entry across systems.
- Client support & operations: Provide timely information, support service programs, and assist with daily operations including cash handling.
- Proven experience in reception and administration, with the ability to manage busy front-desk operations and handle clerical tasks in a confidential environment
- Abilitiy to demonstrate highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with a courteous and respectful approach and a strong commitment to privacy
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet use, and electronic information systems and databases
- Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Application closing date: 5th June 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
