Clerical Support Officer
- Recruiter
- Adzuna
- Location
- Melbourne
- Posted
- 17 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 05 Mar 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly experienced Ward Clerk to join The Acute Psychiatric Unit of Austin Health.
This position is for 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 19 hours per week, commencing 4pm each day however there may be the opportunity to have additional hours to cover Monday to Friday annual leave and sick leave relief.
This role is to provide support to clinical staff, consumers and their carers in the early evening and support the full time ward clerk with associated duties as per position description.
The successful candidate needs to be highly organised, able to multi task and have attention to detail as well as the other key skills as listed in the position description.
Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment, which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and a Working with Children Check.
Austin 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.
Selection Criteria Essential:
A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Essential: Highly organised and the ability to prioritise work and multi-task in an extremely busy environment
Essential: Highly organised and the ability to prioritise and multitask in an extremely busy environment
Essential : Demonstrated excellence in customer service
Essential: Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member in a large and diverse team.
Essential: Ability to work independently, pro-actively and on own initiative
Essential: Well developed communication skills including professional telephone technique.
Essential: Accurate keyboard skills and sound administrative skills
Essential: Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member of a large and diverse team
Desirable: Admin experience working within a mental health setting would be advantageous
Desirable: Knowledge of Trakcare, CMI / RAPID and other health information systems
Desirable Good understanding of medical terminology
Desirable: Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (2014) and relevant associated legislation