Administration Officer

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

CASUAL  opportunities are available -  Allied & Community Health 

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Adminstrative Workers EA (HS1) - $30.75947 per hours plus casual loading.

(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years)

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide reception and administrative support to the Allied and Community Health teams in a confidential, efficient and friendly manner. Duties will include making appointment bookings, filing, answering phone calls, data entry, preparation of letters and other correspondence, greeting clients at reception and other administration duties.

Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts, casual positions do not include regular hours.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel
• Ability to operate a range of office equipment
• Knowledge and use of VOIP telephone system
• Experience in providing administrative support
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements
• Responsible and mature work attitude

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Previous experience within a hospital or health care environment.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation 

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us 

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Kerrie Armstrong/Carol Blacket Occupational Therapy Manager (03) 56230642 kerrie.armstrong@wghg.com.au, Carol.Blacket@wghg.com.au

Applications close: 24 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.