Job Description
Posting Start Date: 04/08/2026
Req ID: 6053
Job Title: Ward Clerk- Special Care Nursery
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Employment Details: Permanent Part Time, 12 hours per fortnight
Located at: Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
Classification: Grade 1 Level 1 - Level 5 (HS1- HS17*) 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
Special Care Nursery (SCN) is a 12 cot ward which provides care for premature, sick and at times critically ill babies.
The ward clerk is an integral part of the SCN team working closely with the nurse in charge.
You will be responsible for presenting a professional, welcoming and informative reception to parents and visitors within the unit and liaise with families to obtain essential information for patient admissions. Working both independently and as part of the SCN team, you will provide efficient and effective general clerical support always respecting confidentiality and prioritising the workload depending on the ward activity.
The ward clerk may be required to communicate with SCN ward clerks and members of the multidisciplinary team such as medical staff, social work, physios, speech therapists, the radiology department and other ward clerks within the Women’s, Children and Adolescent Health cluster.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Ward clerk experience at administrative level
- Enjoys combining administrative processes and consumer interaction.
- Clearly explains information and listens to feedback and uses a polite and considerate manner when dealing with others.
- Demonstrated competency in medical terminology.
- Experience with the program iPM
- Strong verbal, writing and typing skills
- Working with Children’s Check
Benefits
Step into state-of-the-art facilities
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Alison Conroy-Joyce, Nurse Unit Manager at
[email protected]
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 14 August 20 26 : 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 (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 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.
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