Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Ongoing Appointment
- Full Time 80 Hours + ADO
- Managers and Administrative Officer Grade 1 (YC88)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great Staff Benefits
The Department
The Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service is located at the Alfred Hospital, with 58 beds divided between two wards, Ground Floor and First Floor. There are two units within each floor - the High Dependency Unit (HDU) and the Low Dependency Unit (LDU). The unit is staffed by multi-disciplinary specialist clinicians that offer a range of treatments and interventions for the treatment of acute, severe mental health issues, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, comorbid substance use disorders and eating disorders. The Inpatient Mental Health Service provides care and support to patients aged 18 -64 years who require an inpatient stay for the treatment of mental health issues.
The Role
The Administration assistant is a valued member of the Acute Program and will require sound communication and administrative skills in order to assist in the existing support functions as well as to deal with staff, patients, families, carers, visitors and members of the community. This position will be required to provide administrative support to the clinical functions across the two acute inpatient units, including leave cover and day to day administrative support to ensure all administrative requirements are achieved that contribute to the timely and quality care of patients admitted to the acute psychiatry units.
Qualification & Experience Required
- Year 12 or relevant work experience (Clerical, typing and computer skills)
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or above
Benefits
- Salary Packaging
- Discount Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym
- Child care services
- Close Proximity to Public Transport
All enquires to Blair Hobbs, Operations Mgr Ground Floor on b.hobbs@alfred.org.au or Megan Layne, Operations Mgr First Floor on m.layne@alfred.org.au
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 14th May 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au