Casual Administration Reliever (Grade 1), Primary Care & Public Health
Employment Type - Casual
Job Category - Administration - Administration Assistant
Req Id - 7645
- Enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Grow your skills in an organisation invested in your development
- Multiple casual roles supporting Community Health administration
About the role
As a Casual Admin reliever you will provide an effective and efficient reception/administrative service across Barwon Health sites and contribute to the overall performance of Barwon Health to ensure high quality customer service. The focus of this role is ensuring that the administration functions support the patient journey core principles of access and patient centred care with a high standard of quality.
Key responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients, visitors, and callers, providing professional, friendly service and accurate information.
- Manage telephone enquiries and direct calls or messages to the appropriate staff or departments.
- Process patient registrations, correspondence, and data entry in IPMS and other systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with clinic operations including the Needle and Syringe Exchange Program and accurate handling of cash and banking procedures.
What we’re looking for
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and reliable transport (to be presented for verification)
- Demonstrated experience in a busy reception, providing clerical and administrative duties in a confidential environment
- Excellent keyboard and computer literacy and skills including the proficient use of the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook and information electronic information systems and databases
- Courteous and respectful behaviour in all interpersonal interaction and consistent application of principles of confidentiality and patient privacy
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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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.
Contact person: Kirtsy Sholer
Email: kirsty.sholer@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42157106
Application closing date: 16th March, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.