Ward Clerk High Risk Foot Service

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part time (32 hours per f/n)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 1
• Located at Alfred Hospital
• Be part of supportive team focused on growth and development
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

A specialised coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the care and management of high risk foot complications is widely acknowledged as best practice. The Podiatry Unit and Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes together with Vascular Surgery are establishing the Alfred High Risk Foot Service to commence in August 2021.

This service aims to implement a coordinated multidisciplinary care model for patients with predominantly diabetic foot complications with a focus on preventing decline in vascular-compromised high-risk diabetic patients. The service is considered best-practice and has been benchmarked against other health services. It will be provided via two streams: same-day admitted care and multi-day inpatient care; resulting in more efficient and higher-quality care.

The High Risk Foot Service will be governed through the Alfred Specialty Medicine program with leadership from Departments of Endocrinology and Diabetes Podiatry and Vascular Surgery.

The Role

The Ward Clerk is responsible for the coordination of communication patient services and clerical functions within the High Risk Foot Service. As the first point of contact for many patients visitors and staff the Ward Clerk facilitates excellent customer service and is central to the efficient and effective running of the unit environment.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel and email)
• Ability to provide effective clerical support to the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Ability to provide efficient and effective unit administration coordination
• Ability to deliver efficient approaches to electronic data flow

Staff Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking 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

If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position please contact The HRFS coordinator on.

Applications close 11pm AESTFriday 6th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.