Ward Clerk - Ward 5 West

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part Time
• 40-66 hours per fortnight, rotating set shifts
• Great Staff Benefits: Including 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Located at The Alfred 

About the team

Ward 5 West is Alfred Health's Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, receiving road, domestic and workplace trauma patients at The Alfred.  The trauma service is the largest and most active in Australia.  Our patients are received from the Emergency & Trauma Centre, Intensive Care and Operating Theatres along with a small portion of elective Orthopaedic admissions.  The teams focus is on delivering patient-centred care to our group of complex patients within a supportive environment to promote accountable and safe care. We work together as an interdisciplinary team to deliver excellence in patient experience and surgical care at The Alfred.

About the role

Our Ward Clerks are responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager. Your goal will be to promote and maintain good customer relations with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff. You will be an integral member of our daily working team and have outstanding interpersonal and customer relation skills to communicate with members of the public and a variety of health professionals.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with telephones, reception, clerical and good computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology or previous work experience in a Hospital environment would be an advantage.
• An ability to be organised, efficient and proactive in a busy ward environment would be an asset in the role.
• Previous Ward Clerk experience and relevant qualifications will be highly regarded

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Hamish Russell, Manager Ward 5 West on 9076 2900.

Applications Close: Tuesday 20th January 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.