Job Requisition ID: 6771
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 15 Jan 2026
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.
About the Role:
Are you a true people person who thrives in a dynamic team environment and enjoys supporting patients through their surgical journey?
Monash Health's Elective Surgery Services team is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Clerical Staff to join our busy and dedicated team on a full-time or part-time ongoing basis across our Moorabbin, Clayton and Dandenong Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by providing efficient, respectful, and reliable administrative support across all surgical specialties.
As an Elective Surgery Clerk, you will play a vital role in managing patients on the Elective Surgery Waiting List and ensuring a smooth surgical journey. Joining our large supportive team that values collaboration and patient-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating and performing all administrative functions related to elective bookings across multiple sites
* Managing patient inquiries from referral through to admission
* Processing Requests for Elective Admissions (REA)
* Data entry and appointment scheduling using iPM, Outlook, EMR, and SMR systems
* Preparing and collating paperwork for scanning
About Us:
Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, delivering safe, high-quality care to one-quarter of Melbourne's population across hospitals, community health, aged care, rehabilitation, and mental health services. With 25,000+ staff across 40+ locations, we provide millions of episodes of care each year — from emergency treatment to elective surgeries and welcoming new babies into the world.
Joining Monash Health means being part of a dynamic, supportive, and innovative team that values compassion, respect, and excellence. We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive, contribute, and make a difference every day.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:
* Friendly, compassionate, and committed to helping others
* Experienced in healthcare administration (preferred)
* Skilled in iPM and other patient administration systems
* Highly organised with excellent communication skills
* Able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
* Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
* Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
* Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
* Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
* Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
* Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amy Goeman on
Position Description can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 29 January, 2026.