Job Description
Location
Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
Benefits
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Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 3556
Are you a current Austin Health employee?
If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.
Administrative Officer - Mental Health Division, Admin Services, Adult & Older Adult Inpatient Units
Full-Time Position
Predominately working at the Austin Campus but may be required to cover other locations.
Weekdays Monday - Friday 8am - 16.30pm
Grade 2/YC89 classification - 38hrs + ADO (40hrs)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Mental Health Division
The Mental Health Division forms part of Austin Health. It provides a comprehensive range of child, adolescent and adult mental health services to the areas of northeast metro Melbourne along with inter-regional and statewide specialist services, which are provided on both an inpatient basis and in community settings. The Mental Health Division is strongly committed to providing recovery-oriented services by providing holistic, compassionate care and offering partnership in recovery.
About the role
We are looking for an Administrative Officer to join our team within the ICYMHS and Adult and older Adult Mental Health Service working predominately at the Austin Campus but may be required to cover other campuses (Royal Talbot & Repat) with advanced notice. This is a front facing customer service role engaging with our consumers, as well as providing administrative support to our clinical teams. A list of duties and expectations of you in the role along with key selection criteria are outlined in the position description.
About you
As the Administrative Officer, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
A commitment to the Austin Health values
Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task in a busy environment
The ability to follow a prescribed workflow and escalate when necessary
Proven effective communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Proficiency and expertise in computer operation including Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel).
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Include any further benefits relevant to the role.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lorelle Skinner, Administrative Team Leader at [email protected]
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 27 July 2026
Applications close Sunday 27 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 July 2026
Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 3556
Are you a current Austin Health employee?
If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.
Administrative Officer - Mental Health Division, Admin Services, Adult & Older Adult Inpatient Units
Full-Time Position
Predominately working at the Austin Campus but may be required to cover other locations.
Weekdays Monday - Friday 8am - 16.30pm
Grade 2/YC89 classification - 38hrs + ADO (40hrs)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Mental Health Division
The Mental Health Division forms part of Austin Health. It provides a comprehensive range of child, adolescent and adult mental health services to the areas of northeast metro Melbourne along with inter-regional and statewide specialist services, which are provided on both an inpatient basis and in community settings. The Mental Health Division is strongly committed to providing recovery-oriented services by providing holistic, compassionate care and offering partnership in recovery.
About the role
We are looking for an Administrative Officer to join our team within the ICYMHS and Adult and older Adult Mental Health Service working predominately at the Austin Campus but may be required to cover other campuses (Royal Talbot & Repat) with advanced notice. This is a front facing customer service role engaging with our consumers, as well as providing administrative support to our clinical teams. A list of duties and expectations of you in the role along with key selection criteria are outlined in the position description.
About you
As the Administrative Officer, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
A commitment to the Austin Health values
Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task in a busy environment
The ability to follow a prescribed workflow and escalate when necessary
Proven effective communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Proficiency and expertise in computer operation including Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel).
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Include any further benefits relevant to the role.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lorelle Skinner, Administrative Team Leader at [email protected]
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 27 July 2026
Applications close Sunday 27 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 July 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administrative Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
