• Join a leading metropolitan health service
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diveristy
• Limited term and Permanent Part time role
• Job Location: Mornington Peninsula - multiple sites
• Classification: Administration Assistant - Grade 1

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For  

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 

 
What You Will Be Doing 

The Administration Assistant ensures effective functioning of our reception areas and provide administrative support to Community Health, Ambulatory services, Community Care and ACCESS clinicians to ensure effective and efficient day to day functioning of our services. Administration Assistant works in collaboration with colleagues and communicates effectively with members of the public who contact our service. There are two positions - Permanent part time position  for 32 hours a week and a Limited term parental leave position for 32 hours a fortnight until September 2026.

Please refer to Position Description 

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
∙   Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including excellent telephone manner 
∙    Sound written communication skills 
∙    Excellent computer and keyboard skills 
∙    Ability to work unsupervised and as an effective team member 
∙    Sound understanding of privacy and confidentiality 
∙    Ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a busy work environment 
Desirable Criteria
∙    Experience working within a customer service environment
∙    Experience in creating and maintaining Digital Medical Records 

 What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Recruitment and Onboarding Team on 9784-2633

For role specific information contact insert Belinda King on (03) 9784 7945  

The role ceases advertising on 16 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 
Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/ 

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025  salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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