Assistant to General Manager and Head of Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Permanent full time opportunity!

About the Role
The Assistant to General Manager and Head of Orthopaedic Surgery will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Orthopaedic Unit. This role partners closely with senior leadership to manage priorities coordinate activities and ensure the smooth running of both strategic and day-to-day operations. The Administration Assistant is responsible for delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders providing initiative and sound judgement. They will support the Director and broader Department team in achieving strategic objectives while proactively managing administrative functions communications and workflow to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders ideally within a complex or healthcare environment with strong organisational skills sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.

Classifications for this position will range from HS3 - HS25 ($74448.40 - $82305.60 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Must have previous experience in an Executive Assistant role
• Medical Terminology Course and/or previous experience in medical/hospital field
• Previous Health Industry Experience
• Knowledge of and competent use of Microsoft Applications
• Current National 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!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
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 The Orthopaedic Department

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides comprehensive multidisciplinary surgically focused management of patients with muscle bone and joint disease. The Department has long been considered as one of the leaders in academic Orthopaedic and Sarcoma Surgery in Australia. The Department of Orthopaedics is accredited by AOA as a training hospital. The Department is engaged in research of international recognition and is affiliated with the University of Melbourne.

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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation 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.

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