Ward Clerk

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Part time and full time (minimum 16 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

AC3 has 25 inpatient bed fast stream rehabilitation unit which specialises in the care of nontraumatic spinal injuries and patients who have undergone an amputation. We also care for orthopaedic trauma and cardiac patients as well as general rehabilitation.

The Role

The Ward Clerk is responsible for the coordination of communication patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager of designated ward or department. The Ward Clerks responsibilities include:

• Filing and clerical duties
• Update and manning board or patient lists in the ward clerks office/desk
• Communicate patient discharge transfer and condition information to the Enquiry Office and Admitting Officer (via computer terminal or telephone)
• Maintain supply of patient identification labels
• Maintain ward stationery supplies
• Arrange collection of X-rays and Medical Equipment as required
• Organise the collection and delivery of equipment
• Organise maintenance request (job dockets)
• Update the indexes of Hospital Policy Manuals and directives
• General typing duties

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong communication skills
• Clerical experience
• Typing and computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite carparking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services

For enquiries regarding this position please contact Suzanne Knutsen Acting Nurse Manager -

Applications close 11pm AEST Sunday 28th September 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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