People and Culture Administration Officer
Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight with ADO
(will consider part-time)
Classification: HS1
Weekly Salary: $1,123.90
About Us
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community
.
We
encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are
dedicated to
living our values of:
I
ntegrity,
I
nnovation,
C
ollaboration,
A
ccountability,
R
espect and
E
mpathy.
With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and
WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.
To find our more information about WDHS you can visit
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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. W
orking for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you
To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit
Be Yourself
- We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that our staff and visitors bring to our service. We are an inclusive organisation and encourage you to apply and become a part of our team at WDHS.
About the role
People & Culture are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the team in the key role of Receptionist. The People and Culture Receptionist is the first point of contact, for employees, managers and visitors to provide direct assistance or refer to the appropriate contact within the People and Culture Department.
In addition to providing traditional front desk reception duties, this role will provide administrative support to the People and Culture Manager and broader department as required. This includes various new employee on-boarding processes to assist with the set up and induction of new employees, assisting the Administration Officer as required and providing leave cover for meal breaks, ADOs and planned and unplanned leave and other duties and as required within skills, knowledge and experience.
About you
Ideally our preferred candidate would be able to demonstrate the following:
* Excellence in customer service
* A willingness to commit to the values of WDHS
* Highly developed interpersonal skills and an evidence-based teamwork approach, including the ability to interact with a broad range of people within a sensitive and highly confidential environment
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise and work under pressure
* Proven competence in Office Suite and database management
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
* Excellent time management skills
* Demonstrated ability to prepare and present accurate and comprehensive reports
* Demonstrated experience in and commitment to continuous quality improvement
* Knowledge of Human Resource Management practices is desirable
What we can Offer You
* Flexible Working hours
* On the job training
* Generous Salary packaging options
* Excellent employment conditions with a staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
* Discounted leisure memberships
* Social Club
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 29 September 2025
Th
e successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.