Board Administrator

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 position – 0.8 – 1.0 EFT available
• HS4 with over award salary (Up to $100k p.a. depending on experience)
• Flexible location across any Bayside Health site

The Role

The Board Administrative Officer reports to the Board Secretary and is responsible for providing high level administrative and governance support for the effective and efficient operations of the Bayside Health Board and Board Committees.

You will:

• Provide assistance in the coordination of Board related activities
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate advice as required
• Organise and support the conduct of in-person and virtual meetings of the Board and Board Committees
• Coordinate public engagements and functions of the Board
• Provide timely support to Board directors, including arranging meetings and facilitation of IT and administrative support
• Seek to continuously improve systems, processes and workflows that support Board operations

Skills 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant experience with a proven ability to provide a broad range of administrative support with a high degree of accuracy
• Diligence, integrity, professionalism, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent written skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing demands
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader of healthcare in Victoria. You will have access to:

• Salary Packaging
• A range of excellent amenities (availability dependent on site) including childcare, gym/fitness facilities, on site car and bike parking, and nearby public transport and cafes.

Applications close 11pm 2^nd April 2026. Please direct any enquiries to Lauren Spragg via l.spragg@alfred.org.au

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.