ABOUT THE ROLE: Summary of the role: We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced Administrative Assistant to provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the General Medicine Unit including administrative oversight of the junior medical workforce. The role supports the Heads of Unit, in their leadership positions, including meeting support, diary management and recruitment. The role assists the junior medical workforce including the administering of their rosters, supporting the on boarding of new doctors and payroll. General Medicine Department 0.8 EFT Fixed Term Contract until 30/6/2024 HS2 Classification Casual administrative assistants to support the various Heads of Units Active casual pool HS2 Classification All located at Werribee Mercy Hospital ABOUT YOU: Proven skills and experience as an administrative assistant including administering the workforce rosters, agenda and minute taking, and diary management (essential) Demonstrated experience working with people at all levels and working within a complex environment An understanding of health care in the public sector Flexible with ability to adapt to changing work environments and competing priorities and work to deadlines Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills High attention to detail with the ability to learn quickly and work independently Proficiency in the use of MS Office including word and excel at an intermediate leve ABOUT US: Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community. Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA. WHAT WE OFFER: Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on: caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ staff and allies protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements. Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation). Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement). If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below. Contact Details Andrea Ryan, Manager Patient Services Email: aryanmercy.com.au and Phone: 03 8754 3227 To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button.