Position Details


Reference Number 183443
Position Title Receptionist - Community Health
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Public Health & Healthcare Partnerships
Location Newcomb CHC
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
  • Work with an innovative administration team with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge
  • Assist in client satisfaction throughout their health care journey
  • Permanent full time position – 80 hours per fortnight

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About the facility 

Newcomb Community Health Centre is in the heart of Newcomb. The centre is shared with numerous teams including primary care, community nursing, dental, mental health and carer gateway. Collaborate with multiple teams to provide holistic and positive health care experiences for our clients.

About the role

To provide an effective and efficient reception/administration service across Barwon Health sites and contribute to the overall performance of Barwon Health.

A focus of this role is ensuring that the administration functions support the patient journey core principles of access and patient centred care with a high standard of quality.

About the culture

Join a team who enjoys an interesting, challenging and meaningful work life. Continue to grow and develop your talents and capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development. We are dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

What we offer

  • Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
  • Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates  
  • To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
  •  Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
  • Access to employee wellness program
  • A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
  • Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean RoadBellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe StandardsAbout Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au  noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and reliable transport (To be presented for verification)
Essential: Demonstrated experience in a busy reception, providing clerical and administrative duties in a confidential environment
Essential: Excellent keyboard and computer literacy and skills including the proficient use of the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook and information electronic information systems and databases
Essential: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Essential: Ability to prioritise and undertake a range of complex tasks independently
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Gayle Peter 
Contact Person Job Title Administration Team Leader 
Contact Number (03) 4215 7521 
Alternate Contact Person Cheryl Kalavatis 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 7521 
Closing Date 11/04/2024
Position Description
File name 
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.