Position Details


Reference Number 172641
Position Title Administration Assistant
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Surgical & Critical Care
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 26
Position Summary
  • Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care.
  • Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding.
  • Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development

About the facility

University Hospital Geelong’s new, state-of-the-art 24-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a level III, adult, mixed medical, surgical and cardiothoracic ICU. Since 2010 it has also become a level II Paediatric ICU, and an ELSO (extra-corporeal life support) centre. It is the only level III ICU in the Barwon South Western region, and is the fifth busiest ICU in Victoria. Geelong ICU is committed to providing the best care possible for critically ill people in Western Victoria.

About the role

As the Administration Assistant, you are responsible for the provision of administration assistance to the Divisional Director of Intensive Care, and to the Intensive Care group. This includes providing a wide range of secretarial, administrative and executive support. 

About the culture

The Barwon Health ICU strives to achieve a culture of patient-centred care through respect, compassion, accountability, and innovation. The ICU consultant staff contribute to this through a team based approach that promotes these goals. This culture has created a dynamic environment where high quality care is delivered.

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.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 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: Proficient in Microsoft office.
Essential: Ability to assist in the planning and development and implementation of systems to ensure the effective and efficient running of the unit and its activities.
Essential: Ability to liaise with all levels of hospital management, staff and external authorities and possess the ability to refer, advise, and assist with routine issues, problems and requests.
Essential: Reception, administrative and clerical experience in a confidential environment, preferably health.
Desirable: Qualification in reception/clerical or administrative roles.
Essential: I agree to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full COVID vaccination) as set out in Barwon Health’s Staff Immunisation Policy as amended from time to time. I acknowledge that meeting this ongoing requirement is mandatory and a condition of any employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Rosemary Finnemore 
Contact Person Job Title Administrator ICU 
Contact Number (03) 4215 1723 
Contact Email rosef@barwonhealth.org.au 
Closing Date 25/01/2022
Position Description
File name 
Administration Assistant PD December 2021.docx Open
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.