Position Details


Reference Number 170991
Position Title Administration Assistant - Jigsaw
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Jigsaw - 126 Little Malop Street
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 48
Position Summary
  • Expand your skills with a wide variety of administrative skills
  • Join an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team, who work cohesively together
  • Permanent Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight

About the facility 

Jigsaw provides specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a psychotic disorder and treatment services for young people with drug and alcohol and/or high prevalence disorders. Under the auspice of the wider Barwon Health Mental Health & Drug Alcohol Service, it also forms a central component of the Headspace Geelong Consortia and is actively involved in service development and innovation to assist in the national campaign to promote early and effective mental health and drug and alcohol interventions for young people.

This position is with the Jigsaw City team, based in a modern refurbished building in Geelong CBD which is close to many lively amenities and accessible transport links.

About the role 

As the successful applicant you will provide clerical and secretarial services to the Jigsaw team in order to support the service to provide courteous, efficient and clinically effective care for people with major mental illness and/or drug and alcohol issues. Duties include:

  • Continuously improve Clerical and Secretarial processes.
  • Coordinate escalated enquiries where appropriate
  • Develop documentation and submit to appropriate staff member for checking
  • Contribute to and assist Manager in the performance of area

About the culture

The Jigsaw team is a dynamic , fun team that is supportive, professional and engaged with its team members. We are an enthusiastic and committed team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

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.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

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

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

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: Proficient use of microsoft.
Essential: A friendly disposition, a flexible , proactive " can-do" attitude and a willingness to listen , learn and negotiate.
Essential: Excellent organisation and time management skills, effective conflict management skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Desirable: Certificate of health administration and/or business management(medical ) or working towards same.
Desirable: Proficient use of iPM (patient management system).
Desirable: Administration or reception experience within a health care setting.
Contact Person DARREN RIGGON 
Contact Person Job Title Jigsaw Manager 
Contact Number 0449 935 066 
Contact Email darren.riggon@barwonhealth.org.au 
Closing Date 29/07/2021
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.