Title: Administrative Assistant - Learning & Teaching
Requisition ID: 6838
Location:
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
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Job Posting Date: 10 Aug 2026
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Administrative Assistant – Learning & Teaching
Permanent part-time | 64 hours a fortnight
Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in the health industry
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
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic administrative assistant to join the Eastern Health Institute | Learning & Teaching (L&T) Directorate. This role is integral in managing systems and processes to support our education team in the provision of clinical education and training in acute specialty areas across Eastern Health.
The successful applicant will work closely with L&T leaders to coordinate administrative duties, including but not limited to database maintenance, reporting, room bookings, meeting documentation, scholarship activities, and applicant management for recruitment processes, including Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) and Postgraduate intakes.
Refer to the attached Position Description for details.
About You
The role requires well developed customer service and communication skills, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, IT expertise, and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Experience in the provision of administrative and secretarial support services, including preparation of agendas, minutes and providing support to committees as required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and M365 products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, One Drive, and PowerPoint)
Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills
Exemplary communication and organisational skills, with high attention to detail
A proactive approach to work goals and initiative to drive changes to improve service delivery
An ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
Prior experience within the healthcare industry (desirable)
Knowledge of medical and educational terminology (desirable)
Experience with online learning management systems e.g. iLearn (desirable)
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
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
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.
Applications are screened on receipt, and advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account via the Eastern Health Careers page to apply for this or other roles.
Please
Contact Person: Melisa Richards-West, Director - Learning & Teaching (Specialist & Advanced Practice)
Contact Number: (03) 9895 4908
Contact Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact: Lacey Strachan, Associate Director - Learning & Teaching (Specialist & Advanced Practice)
Contact Number: (03) 9895 4004
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Please note, applications are reviewed as soon as they are received. Advertising may end before the closing date. Applying early is encouraged.
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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