Health Service Assistant jobs in Melbourne VIC

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ward Clerk to join our team at St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, in Day Infusion Services.

If you are passionate about providing top-tier patient care and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

We’re seeking a motivated and friendly individual for a permanent, part time (0.6 FTE) ward clerk role based in Fitzroy, working Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Your strong clerical experience in addition to your ability to deliver excellent customer service to all hospital staff and patients is critical to this role.

As a Ward Clerk you will play a key part in supporting hospital operations while undertaking the following tasks:

• Support patient flow by assisting with Patient Admissions, Transfers and Discharges
• Act as a key point of contact for enquiries and ward coordination
• Welcome and provide a friendly, professional and helpful service to patients, families, visitors and staff
• Answer telephone enquiries and maintain accurate records using hospital information systems
• Manage Medical Records and Patient Documentation
• Provide administration support to the Nurse Unit Manager and the ward staff

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a highly organised and process driven individual. Critical to this role is an attention to detail and efficient time management skills.

You are able to handle the fast pace and multiple demands of this position being able to prioritise tasks appropriately to meet timelines and the flow of the hospital.
Your skills will include:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous hospital and or customer service experience
• Experience with hospital patient information management system and medical terminology is highly desirable
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Friendly and approachable with a commitment to patient-centred care

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality support in a healthcare setting and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Melanie Abiharb – Nurse Unit Manager, melanie.abiharb@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

4 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au