Ward Clerk - Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre

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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) - part time considered
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at The Alfred, Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre 
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Alfred Health Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a number of clinical areas and units including; Medical Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, State-wide Haemophilia Service, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service. Located in Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre, the Day Treatment Area provides care for patients providing systemic therapy for most adult solid tumours and blood cancers, as well as an apheresis and outpatient stem cell transplant service.

The Role

The Ward Clerk is an integral member of this team with the responsibility of coordinating appointments for patients attending and scheduling for patients attending the Day Treatment Area. They also perform a wide variety of other tasks to support smooth operations within the unit.

Experience and Skills Required

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated skills in the use of IT systems, preferably in a health care setting (i.e. iPM, EMR)
• Demonstrated understanding of pre-admission, admission and discharge principles
• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work in a team environment

Staff ​​​​Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Lesa Stewart, Cancer Treatment Nursing Services Manager - Lesa.Stewart@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 25th November 2025.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au