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:

The EGHS Perioperative Department offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the local community and the surrounding region. Perioperative services include two operating theatres, a 6 bay day procedure unit, central sterile supply department, a 4 bay recovery room and a renal dialysis suite. We offer a range of surgical procedures performed by visiting surgeons. These include; general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, urology, dental, ear nose and throat, caesarean section and certain emergency surgeries. 

What We Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

About The Role

To provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth functioning of the Preadmission Department within Perioperative Services.  Duties involved in this position are general administrative tasks including but not exclusive to:

• Reception duties to internal and external customers
• Answer phone and direct calls as required
• Assist in the management of patient files and liaising with Health Information Services
• Verify personal information of patients
• Attend and minute meetings as required
• Send letters/information as directed
• Maintain office Policy and Procedure manuals ensuring new information is communicated to all staff in a timely manner
• Coordinate admissions and discharge paperwork
• Liaise with other departments and schedule appointments as required
• Collect and deliver mail to and from mail area

About You

• Excellent computer skills demonstrating competence in the Microsoft Office suite programs
• Experience in general office duties including timely and accurate phone communication skills; phone systems, photocopiers, fax machines and scanners.
• Experience in financial matters including being familiar with raising sundry debtors
• Previous experience within a health service environment, medical terminology or formal qualification in office management is highly desirable
• Ability to work flexible hours

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 Judi Debney – Acting Manager Perioperative Services on 03 5352-9335.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business 23rd August 2026.