Ward Clerk

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.

An exciting opportunity is now available to join our team within the Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Department at The Alfred Hospital. Apply now and advance your career in one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals.

• Permanent part time, hours negotiable
• Classification code - HS1
• Alfred location
• Staff benefits

The Department

3 West is a 36 bed Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery ward located at The Alfred Hospital. Our dynamic unit provides complex care to patients requiring a broad range of medical, interventional and surgical cardiac services. 3 West also provides specialist cardiac monitoring services for patients under the care of other medical and surgical specialty units.  Our team works in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate timely delivery of quality care to both our elective and emergency, acute and chronic illness cohort of patients across the 3rd floor. 

Our teams have a strong vision for patient centered care, leading the way in quality improvements to provide exceptional care for our patients.

The Role

The Ward Clerk is responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager and Associate Nurse Manager team on 3 West. The Ward Clerk plays an essential role in supporting the smooth operation of the ward in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, liaising with patients and carers to support positive patient experiences on 3 West. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and capable applicant to join our friendly and dynamic team.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

Outlined in the position description attached.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Excellent communication and highly developed customer service skills 
• Strong administrative experience (healthcare experience and knowledge of medical terminology required) 
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills 
• Knowledge of IT systems 
• Ability to work confidently and adaptably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with meticulous attention to detail 
  
  

Staff Benefits:

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Health and wellbeing incentives such as discounted health insurance
• Onsite gym and childcare facilities 
  
  

Please direct all enquiries to Gemma Tate (Nurse Manager 3 West) on (03) 9076 5453 or at g.tate@alfred.org.au.

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 12th of August 2025

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 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