Administrative Assistant
St Vincent's Health AustraliaJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
St Vincent’s Health Australia is offering a full-time HS1 Administration and Reception role within the Health Independence Program, delivering essential front-desk support and patient administration in a fast paced, team environment. Based at St George’s (Kew) Specialist Clinics, you’ll handle reception, data entry, appointment scheduling and orders, contributing to smooth service delivery and a positive patient experience. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in busy reception or admin roles, superb organisational and communication skills, high computer literacy, and a collaborative mindset; healthcare experience is a plus but not essential, and a National Criminal History Check is required. Benefits include salary packaging, Fitness Passport, EAP, wellbeing initiatives. To apply, attach resume and cover letter, shortlisting begins immediately, and tailor your application to show multitasking, patient centred service, and readiness to meet vaccination requirements.
Job Description:
Health Independence Program (HIP)
Full-Time / Permanent Role
Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
Excellent Benefits Including Salary Packaging
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an HS1 Administration & Reception Worker to join the Health Independence Program (HIP) team. This varied and fast-paced role provides essential administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth operation of services. Responsibilities include front desk reception duties, patient administration system data entry, appointment scheduling, and ordering of supplies. You will play a key role in supporting patients, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to efficient service delivery and a positive patient experience.
Your Contribution
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience working in a fast-paced reception or administrative environment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level of computer literacy and confidence using administrative systems
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain, is required.
Classification: HS1 - HS17 ($58,442.80 - $64,610.00 per annum)
What We Offer
At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive:
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of fitness facilities
Employee Assistance Program with confidential support services
Wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
A culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
Encouragement of healthy work-life balance
About the Health Independence Program (HIP)
The Health Independence Program is designed to improve client outcomes and support hospital flow by delivering integrated, coordinated care across hospital and community settings. The program reduces service duplication and fragmentation while promoting client-centred care planning. SVHM HIP operates across multiple sites, including Fitzroy, Kew, North Richmond, and Fairfield. This position sits within the Rehabilitation & Clinics stream, which includes Community Rehabilitation Centres (Kew and Fairfield), Rehabilitation in the Home services, and Specialist Clinics at Kew and Fitzroy.
The role is based at St George’s (Kew) Specialist Clinics, with the following working schedule:
Monday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services across acute, sub-acute, mental health, rehabilitation, palliative care, and community settings. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage prompt applications.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities, as inclusion is central to our mission and reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under workplace health and safety legislation to reduce the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undertake mandatory vaccinations, including influenza vaccination. Successful applicants must meet vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.
Contact
Rebecca Tzerefos [email protected]
Closing Date:
12 July 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan