Mental Health Administrative Officer (Ward Clerk)

Job Description

Requisition ID 48211 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Part Time (PT) Reference Number:48211: Mental Health Administrative Officer (Ward Clerk) Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! The Role: Multiple opportunities exist for empathetic, compassionate Administrative Officers (Ward Clerk) to join our friendly team at Ward 8, Northern Psychiatric Unit 2, at Northern Health. This role is responsible for welcoming consumers and their families to our unit as they arrive at the front of the ward. It also includes performing administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the unit, support the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the overall operations of Northern Area Mental Health Service. This position will be based at the Ward 8 Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Northern Hospital, Epping. There are 2 ongoing part-time roles available (1 x 0.6 role - 3 days per week, 1 x 0.8 role - 4 days per week); however, full-time will be considered for the right candidate. To be successful in this role, you will have: Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills Concise written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate confidently in matters relating to Health Information to a wide range of stakeholders Relevant clerical experience and administrative skills Demonstrated ability to use databases such as iPM & CMI Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage deadlines Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, including consumers, families/carers, staff, and external stakeholders Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rebecca Nilsson, Program Manager, Ward 8/NPU2 on 0418 580 117. Applications close 14 February 2025 Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern 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 Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr