Job Description
Posting Start Date:  18/11/2025
Req ID:  4298
Job Title:  Ward Clerk - Maternity Ward
Employment Status:  Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Come and work in the brand new Peninsula University Hospital, located in Frankston
  • Permanent Full Time and Part Time hours are available
  • Classification HS1*

 

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. 

  
The Team & Role

The Women’s Health Unit is currently located within Frankston Hospital, located at Hastings Rd, Frankston. In January 2026, this service will be moving into the new Peninsula University Hospital. The Ward Clerk reports directly to the Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) of the service where they are employed and is responsible for presenting a professional, welcoming and informative reception to patients and visitors within the unit. Additionally they provide efficient and effective general clerical support for ward staff respecting confidentiality at all times.

Please see Position Description

 
Skills & Experience Required

We anticipate you will have:  

• Ward clerk experience at administrative level
• Enjoys combining administrative processes and client interaction.
• Clearly explains information and listens to feedback and uses a polite and considerate manner 
when dealing with others.
• Demonstrated competency in medical terminology
• iPM, Oracle, Concerto and BEIMS Trained
• Strong verbal, writing and typing skills to 60 WPM
• Working with Children’s Check

 

Benefits  

  • Step into state-of-the-art facilities 

  • Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking  

  • Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing 

  • Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots 

  • Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport 

  • Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program 

  • Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners 

  • Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 

  
What Next  

For role specific information please contact Trish Finch on 9784 8267.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition team on 9784 2700, option 1.

The role ceases advertising on 25/11/2025.

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally. 

  
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 healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.  

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