ADMINISTRATION OFFICER / SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - INTERNAL
Job No:
AOSAOJ20202403
Location:
Portland
Ongoing Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight
Available from 30th March 2025
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified administration officer to join the Harbourside Lodge administration team at Portland District Health.
Harbourside Lodge is a residential aged care facility providing accommodation and healthcare to the community and the administration officer is essential to the contribution of a high quality service. You are responsible for providing front line customer service and administration services to support the daily operations of Harbourside Lodge. The position requires good communication, time management and team skills to work effectively with consumers/participants, families, staff, health professionals and visitors.
About you:
- Certificate III Business Administration or Finance
- Administration experience, with evidence of reporting directly to management roles
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate respectfully and confidentially with consumers/participants, families, visitors and other PDH employees with people at all levels and vary communication style accordingly
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise daily workflow and tasks
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Previous similar experience in health administration
Please click here to view Position Description.
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
This position is open to current employees of Portland District Health ONLY ( #S-DNI ).
How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:
• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
• Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Right to work in Australia
• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Monday 31st March 2025 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.