Administration Officer (Grade 1), Surgical Specialist Clinics

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Enjoy great location – just a stone’s throw from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road
• Multiple permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging 

About the role 

Administration Officers are responsible for the delivery of consumer-focused administrative support that ensures equity of access throughout the patients Journey within Surgical Specialist clinics

Key responsibilities 

• Provide safe and effective perioperative support, including patient positioning, transfers, and maintaining a safe operating theatre environment.
• Ensure theatre readiness and equipment functionality, including preparation, cleaning, and prompt reporting of faults or repairs.
• Adhere to OH&S, infection control, and risk management procedures, including timely reporting of incidents via Riskman and compliance with policies and mandatory training.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, supporting efficient workflow, communication, and maintaining professional and respectful practice standards.

What we’re looking for 

• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with consumers, families, and multidisciplinary health care teams.
• Strong customer service focus, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
• Computer literacy and adaptability to health technologies, with confidence using clinical systems and informatics tools.
• Flexibility and teamwork, including willingness to undertake varied clerical duties, work rostered shifts, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.