- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (32 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: Admin Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Administration Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to the Surgery, Endoscopy and Anaesthesia Services (SEAS) division, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the department. The role is responsible for coordinating administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting clinical and non-clinical staff, and delivering high-quality administrative services to facilitate the effective functioning of the Division.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide efficient, confidential administrative support to the Clinical Unit, including diary management, booking meeting rooms and venues, coordinating agendas and taking minutes at committee meetings.
- Maintain and update Clinical Unit resources, including telephone contact lists, email distribution lists and procedure manuals.
- Process fortnightly timesheets for Senior Medical Staff within the Clinical Unit in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepare and distribute Senior Medical Staff rosters for the Clinical Unit.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, relevant software systems and video conferencing platforms.
About you:
- Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to delivering customer-focused service.
- Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and apply sound judgement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about compassionate care, innovation and community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 31 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassandra Cook on 0481 420 888.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
