Administrative Assistant
* Part time - to be worked every Wednesday | Potential for additional shifts
* Hours vary - 7am to 3.30pm, 7.30am to 4pm, 8am to 4.30pm and 8.30am to 5pm
* Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health, 377 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
Healesville is not as far away as you think! Cruise out against the traffic to enjoy the best of both worlds, working in a beautiful part of Melbourne with free parking, great coffee and a fun team.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is \"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts\".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Working collaboratively with the reception and administrative team at Healesville Hospital & Yarra Valley Health, this position plays a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of patients through the facility's main reception.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:(examples below)
* Timely and effective communication skills
* Well developed interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated understanding of customer service with internal and external consumers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs, in a helpful and professional manner
* Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise a workload, with the flexibility in moving between tasks at short notice.
* Demonstrated ability to adhere to policy and proceedures
* Flexible availability to cover leave
* The ability to work as part of a diverse team
* Experience in working in reception, customer relations or health.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
* Mentor and Shadowing program
* Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
* Study and professional development leave
* Friendly & supportive teams
* Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* Fitness Passport for work-life balance
* Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
* Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
* Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
* Access to Private Health Insurance offers
* Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
* Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
* We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description
Contact Person: Suzannah Edwards
Contact Number: 0457 563 ***
Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 10th April, 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1)
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day