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Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per fortnight
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Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
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Classification: Grade 2 Year 1- 4 (HS2) *plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
This role involves acting as the first point of contact for Peninsula Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, delivering high-quality customer service while maintaining professionalism and strict confidentiality. It includes providing administrative and secretarial support to clinical staff, managing appointments, coordinating meetings, handling enquiries, and processing correspondence. The position requires accurate data entry across multiple systems, preparation and review of patient documentation, and compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines. Additionally, the role supports operational tasks such as ordering supplies, assisting with systems and equipment, and contributing to team collaboration and improvement initiatives.
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills & Experience Required
- Certificate III in business administration or working towards same
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Knowledge of Medical terminology
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Previous experience in a mental health setting
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Intermediate to advanced ability to use MS Office suite of programs
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Ability to prepare letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
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Extensive administration experience and switchboard functions
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Ability to plan, organise and deliver on competing work demands
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment as well as
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Demonstrated Initiative, self-direction, Innovation and ability to contribute to the development of new
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Well-developed Interpersonal skills
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Current Victorian Driver's licence
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Familiarity with the provisions of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2014, including the mental
health principles
Benefits
Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at
[email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1)
The role ceases advertising on 11th June 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
