Administration Assistant - Emergency Department

• Part Time, Permanent Night Shift Contract
• 56 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Administration Assistants to join the Emergency Department, on permanent part time Night shift contract.

We are looking for people with sound clerical and computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills and who have the ability to work independently in a busy environment to join our Emergency Department. The role incorporates data collection, entry and submission to the Department of Health and Human Services with sound knowledge of a variety of computer programs to work across both Emergency administration areas. The successful applicants must be competent in clinical and administrative settings and also be familiar with medical terminology and privacy principles. The ability to work as a team member is required.

Applicants will need to be able to work across a seven-day rotating night shift roster, including weekends and public holidays.

NHW is currently undertaking a redevelopment which includes upgrading the Emergency Department to meet future demand and ensure shorter waiting times for patients needing urgent care, the redevelopment will also deliver an upgraded emergency department with additional treatment spaces. It is a very exciting time to be joining NHW, especially in our Emergency Department.  

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Rosalie Bennett on (03) 5722 5370
• Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 6th October 2024

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies