Administration assistant – community nursing – leave cover
Administration assistant – community nursing – leave cover
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Administration Assistant to join our small but vibrant Community Nursing administrative team. As part of the team, you will help to serve our consumers, assist our staff and do all the important background tasks to keep the Community Nursing Service running smoothly and efficiently.
This is a full time position – 38 hours per week, limited tenure to 7 February 2027.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
Community Nursing is a part of the broader Community Services Department, which is located at the Ararat campus, we provide community nursing across the catchment area of Ararat Rural City. Community Nursing includes Palliative Care, District Nursing Hospital in the Home, Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) and specialist nursing programs. Each program area aims to provide awareness and education which enables community members to have a better understanding of their own health issues and thus take greater responsibility for improving their own health outcomes.
What We Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About The Role
Duties and responsibilities:
- General customer service
- Telephone management
- Referral Management
- Data Entry
- Data Reporting
- Client record administration
- General administration assistance to all staff
- Basic roster duties
- Monitoring contracts
- Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
About You
- The successful applicant will be an experienced administrator and have excellent customer service and communication skills.
- A high level of computer literacy is required to efficiently use several software systems.
- Experience in a similar administrative position within a health setting is preferable.
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information please contact Gaye Peoples – Manager Community Nursing on (03) 5352 9560.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Monday 22 September 2025.
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