Administrative Assistant

Health Independence Program (HIP)

Full-Time / Permanent Role

Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

Excellent Benefits Including Salary Packaging

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an HS1 Administration & Reception Worker to join the Health Independence Program (HIP) team. This varied and fast-paced role provides essential administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth operation of services. Responsibilities include front desk reception duties, patient administration system data entry, appointment scheduling, and ordering of supplies. You will play a key role in supporting patients, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to efficient service delivery and a positive patient experience.

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working in a fast-paced reception or administrative environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High level of computer literacy and confidence using administrative systems

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain, is required.

Classification: HS1 - HS17 ($58,442.80 - $64,610.00 per annum)

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of fitness facilities

• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support services

• Wellbeing initiatives, events and programs

• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation

• A culture of continuous improvement and teamwork

• Encouragement of healthy work-life balance

About the Health Independence Program (HIP)

The Health Independence Program is designed to improve client outcomes and support hospital flow by delivering integrated, coordinated care across hospital and community settings. The program reduces service duplication and fragmentation while promoting client-centred care planning. SVHM HIP operates across multiple sites, including Fitzroy, Kew, North Richmond, and Fairfield. This position sits within the Rehabilitation & Clinics stream, which includes Community Rehabilitation Centres (Kew and Fairfield), Rehabilitation in the Home services, and Specialist Clinics at Kew and Fitzroy.

The role is based at St George’s (Kew) Specialist Clinics, with the following working schedule:

• Monday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

• Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services across acute, sub-acute, mental health, rehabilitation, palliative care, and community settings. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage prompt applications.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities, as inclusion is central to our mission and reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under workplace health and safety legislation to reduce the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undertake mandatory vaccinations, including influenza vaccination. Successful applicants must meet vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Contact

Rebecca Tzerefos ***email_hidden***

Closing Date

12 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]