Business Support Officer

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• 12 month fixed term position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADOs)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 2 Level 1-5 (HS2-HS21)        
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Malignant Haematology & Stem Cell Transplantation Service, the Haemophilia Centre and the Haemostasis & Thrombosis Unit support haematology patients from the Southern Metropolitan area of Melbourne, and adult Haemophilia patients from all of Victoria. The patients may have a blood cancer, thrombosis issues or haemophilia. The Clinical Research Unit oversees a large number of clinical trials for these patient groups from Phase 1, first-in-humans to Phase 3 randomised, controlled trials, testing newly developed drugs straight from the biotech companies, to using established drugs in new regimens.

The Role

The Business Support Officer provides clerical assistance to support the administration of the Clinical Research Unit and the Australasian Myeloma Research Consortium (AMaRC). The Business Support Officer is responsible for maintaining the Unit’s financial records, including receipting and banking all monies received, processing of invoices and internal forms for payment. The role will arrange patient cost reimbursement in consultation with trial coordinators, and maintain the records of income and expenditure for all trial accounts.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable or bookkeeping
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent PC skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Accounting software program
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with people in a variety of contexts and levels of seniority
• Demonstrated accountability and initiative
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration to achieve department goals
• Demonstrated time management, organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Understanding of good clinical practice
• Knowledge of trial implementation
• Understanding of the role of trial sponsors

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christine Brooks, Senior Research Manager - Haem Trials at chr.brooks@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 31st January 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au