Administration Officer Perinatal Emotional Health Service
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Job Summary
Job Description:
- Permanent part time 0.8 FTE
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Friendly and supportive team environment
About the Role
As an Administration Assistant you play a vital role within the Mental Health Administration Team contributing to the smooth and efficient functioning of mental health servicesprovided by the Perinatal Emotional Health Service (PEHS)andthe widercommunity settings.
Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for consumers familiesvisitorsand service providers by greeting all individuals in a professionalrespectfuland compassionate manner that reflects the values of the service.
Consistently present a high standard of customer service and professional conduct in all interactions ensuring individuals feel supported and respected.
Provide reception services including the collection and distribution of mail and undertake general administrative duties.
The classification for this position will be YC89 ($72269 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
Proven ability to present a professional courteous and welcoming manner when interacting with consumers families visitors and staff both in person and over the phone with a focus on respectful inclusive and supportive communication.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds including consumers experiencing mental health challenges and to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated experience in deliveringaccurateand efficient administrative support and managing competing priorities whilemaintainingattention to detail and working independently with minimal supervision.
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincents Mental Health
St. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The Adult Mental Health service components are: The Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU) a 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincents Hospital Fitzroy Campus the North Fitzroy PARC and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS) consisting of Continuing Care (CCT) Mobile Support and Treatment Service (MSTS) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services Psychiatric Triage and Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) service Police Ambulance and Clinical Response (PACER) ED Mental Health Extended Triage and The Primary Intervention Care Team (PICT) Hospital Outreach Post Suicide Engagement (HOPE) Supporting Tenants at Yarra Housing Project (STAY) Perinatal Emotional Health Service (PEH)
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Closing Date:
1 March 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
