Mental Health Administrative Officer (Ward Clerk) — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

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Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be    The Role: Multiple opportunities exist for empathetic, compassionate Administrative Officers (Ward Clerk) to join our friendly team at Ward 8, Northern Psychiatric Unit 2, at Northern Health. This role is responsible for welcoming consumers and their families to our unit as they arrive to the front of the ward. It also includes performing administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the unit, support the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the overall operations of Northern Area Mental Health Service and will be based at the Ward 8 Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Northern Hospital, Epping. There are 2 ongoing part time roles available (1 x 0.6 role - 3 days per week, 1 x 0.8 role - 4 days per week) however full time will be considered for the right candidate. To be successful in this role you will have: Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills Concise written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate confidently in matters relating to Health Information to a wide range of stakeholders Relevant clerical experience and administrative skills Demonstrated ability to use data bases such as iPM & CMI Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage deadlines Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure Ability to engage with people diverse backgrounds, including consumers, families/carers, staff and external stakeholders Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contact Rebecca Nilsson, Program Manager, Ward 8/NPU2 on 0418 580 117. Applications close 14 February 2025   Why work at the Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library  F or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.  Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.  All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. Â