Administration Officer
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Job Summary
About The Team
Our team is committed to delivering innovative studentcentred services that promote wellbeing across the university community. As the Administrative Officer you will contribute to this mission by providing vital frontofhouse coordination for a team of diverse health professionals.
Your New Role!
The Administrative Officer within Access Wellbeing and Equity Medical Service provides reception and administrative support to the Murdoch University Medical Service.
Your key responsibilities include:
Providing confidential professional clinic reception services including prioritising and scheduling appointments for doctors nurses and outreach support coordinators at the South Street Campus.
Provide specialized financial administration of Medicare OSHC Worldcare Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident claims/invoices.
Managing all in person and telephone enquiries from students staff and members of the public ensuring needs are assessed evaluated and appropriately prioritised.
Supporting clients who may be distressed or in crisis offering calm and effective first point of contact assistance.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This casual role attracts a competitive casual rate of $37 p/hr $45 p/hr inclusive of 25% casual loading plus 12% employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
Completion of a diplomalevel qualification supported by relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Extensive professional experience in medical reception including strong competency with practice management software and billing processes.
Proven ability to respond to customer needs positively empathetically and efficiently even in challenging situations.
Demonstrated capability to communicate and work effectively with young adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Lisa Cranfield Manager Medical Service and quote JR105009 as the reference.
Applications Close on 10 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
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
About Company
Murdoch was the second university established in Perth, Western Australia and has achieved a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability by the QS Stars Assessment 2024, placing it among some of the leading universities in the world.
