Further your career in a fast paced organisation Permanent part time - 64 hours per fortnight Centrally located at University Hospital Geelong - minutes from the vibrant waterfront About the facility Barwon Health, based in Geelong Victoria, is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care and employing over 8,000 staff. Barwon Health has consistently received awards for being at the forefront of high quality health care services to the community and has been highly successful when accredited against the National Safety & Quality Standards. We are the major teaching hospital for the Deakin Medical School and have an active and growing research base. About the role The successful applicant will be accountable for the provision of high quality and timely administrative assistance to the Director of General Surgery. This includes providing effective, efficient and confidential administrative services, which involve the preparation of correspondence, providing secretariat support, diary management and records management. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing assistance to the Director of General Surgery in achieving unit objectives and targets. About the culture You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. Barwon Health staff benefits Flexible working arrangements Professional development Access to employee wellness program Salary packaging Social club Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices. High standard of schooling options throughout the area A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. Diversity and Inclusion At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisitionbarwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.