Administration Support Officer
Date: 25 May 2026
Location: Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
Company: Gippsland Health Alliance
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.
About the role
Are you energetic, reliable and passionate about delivering outstanding customer service? Join our frontline administrative team and become the welcoming first point of contact for BRHS, supporting both Main Reception operations and Emergency Department (ED) coverage.
These roles are primarily based at Main Reception, with responsibility to provide ED administrative support as required. While ED coverage may not form the majority of shifts, applicants must be confident, adaptable, and able to step into a fast-paced ED environment at short notice, maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Key details
- Ongoing and casual opportunities available
- 8 or 9-day fortnight
- 14-day rotating roster
- Shifts include: 07:30–14:30 and 12:30–20:00
- Based at Main Reception with ED coverage as required
Why should you apply?
- Competitive hourly rates with shift penalties (50% weekends, 100% public holidays)
- Extensive salary packaging options
- 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive, fast-paced team environment
- Enterprise Bargaining Agreement currently under negotiation, with proposed wage increases of approximately 12% through to December 2027 (subject to final approval and implementation)
Key selection criteria
- Exceptional customer service skills with a professional, consumer-focused approach
- Compassionate and confident communication, with strong verbal and written skills
- Competence in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn new systems
- Reliable, energetic and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Ability to remain focused, responsive, and effective in high-pressure settings, including ED workflows as required
- Positive team player who contributes to a supportive and collaborative culture
- Self-motivated and solution-focused, with strong problem-solving skills
- Understanding of privacy and confidentiality principles
Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here
Interested? For further information contact:
Rachael Dean – Administration Support Manager on (03) 5150 3322 or email rachael.dean@brhs.com.au
Applications close: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au
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