Title: Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

• Permanent Part Time | 15 hours per week | Experience work-life balance
• Neurosciences Department | Box Hill | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
• Friendly, supportive work team, diverse role

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an appropriately experienced Administrative Assistant to work within the Neurosciences team and Neurodiagnostic Unit.

The positions provide key support for clinical service delivery of the Neurodiagnostic unit at Eastern Health, an integrated team of neurophysiology consultants and scientists who specialize in diagnostic tests for a range of neurological and neurophysiological disorders.

This is an essential role that ensures smooth and efficient program operations within the dynamic Neurosciences department. Strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills as well as a high level of attention to details are paramount for this position.

Duties may include but are not limited to patient reception, telephone and email enquiries, referral processing and timely data entry, records management, word processing and a wide range of administrative tasks, as required.

This role may involve working across other unit teams within the Neurosciences department.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated customer service for internal and external stakeholders and ability to effectively meet their needs in a helpful and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience in the healthcare industry preferred

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please

Contact Person: Lara Brenners, PA/Office Manager, Neurosciences

Contact Number: 03 9895 4974

Contact Email: Lara.Brenners@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 22/10/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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