Ward Clerk (Grade 1), Youang Surgery Centre
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 56
Job Category - Administration - Ward Clerk
Req Id - 8492
- Join a dynamic, consumer-focused healthcare environment where your work directly supports high-quality patient care and service delivery
- Develop your skills across specialised health systems and varied administrative tasks
- Permanent part time role | 56 hours per fortnight | 5 weeks leave pro rata & salary packaging
About the role
The Ward Clerk is responsible for the delivery of consumer-focussed administrative support; ensuring equity of access throughout the resident’s journey in the facility and to assist the multidisciplinary team by providing efficient clerical support to achieve the desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide confidential and accurate reception and clerical support, ensuring professional, consumer-focused customer service.
- Manage administrative tasks including data entry, filing, iPMS/BEIMS updates, mail processing, and office supplies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with Barwon Health policies, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
- Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, escalating and resolving issues to support efficient service delivery.
What we’re looking for
- Experience working in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment, with previous administrative or clerical experience.
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to quickly learn specialised health systems and software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
- High attention to detail with strong record-keeping skills and flexibility to work rostered shifts as required.
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
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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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
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: Elaine Hocking
Email: elaine.hocking@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 1768
Application closing date: 8th June 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.