Ward Clerk

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
• Part time (32-48 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Ward AC1

Ward AC1 is a 30-bed unit comprised of 30-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) service, focused on subacute rehabilitation for older adults following acute hospitalisation

Patients on Ward AC1 often present with complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. The unit provides a supportive and collaborative care environment, where staff work closely within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver personalised care plans aimed at maximising recovery and quality of life.

The Role

The Ward Clerk is responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager of designated ward or department. The Ward Clerk's responsibilities include:

• Filing and clerical duties
• Update and manning board or patient lists in the ward clerk’s office/desk
• Communicate patient discharge, transfer and condition information to the Enquiry Office and Admitting Officer (via computer terminal or telephone)
• Maintain supply of patient identification labels
• Maintain ward stationery supplies
• Arrange collection of X-rays and Medical Equipment as required
• Organise the collection and delivery of equipment
• Organise maintenance request (“job dockets”)
• Update the indexes of Hospital Policy Manuals and directives
• General typing duties

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong communication skills
• Clerical experience
• Typing and computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Joanne Canty, Nurse Manager AC1 - J.Canty@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 31st May 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.