Position Details


Reference Number 172709
Position Title Senior Administration Assistant
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Swanston Centre
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 64
Position Summary
  • Join a collaborative team supporting the senior leaders of the mental health service
  • Make a real difference to the lives of people in our community by contributing to mental health system reform
  • Be part of a long-established health organisation recognised as a leader for Geelong
  • Permanent Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight

About the facility

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the role

This role forms part of a team providing advanced, high quality secretarial and administrative assistance to the MHDAS Executive team through conduct of administration tasks within allocated program portfolios and in collaboration with other senior administration staff.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Meeting coordination
  • Diary management
  • Managing office supplies and purchasing
  • Document preparation
  • Senior level stakeholder communication
  • Leadership - providing guidance and support to other administrative staff within the service

About the culture

Become a part of 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.

What we offer

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Doorstep to the beautiful Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and 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.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@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 meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy.

#Geelong, Victoria

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: Post-secondary training at certificate or higher in Secretarial and/or Business studies
Essential: Experience supporting governance meetings including agenda and minute preparation
Desirable: Experience working in a tertiary health care setting
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 Melinda Watt 
Contact Person Job Title  
Contact Number 0415 100 198 
Alternate Contact Person Gabrielle Himmelreich 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 8731 
Closing Date 23/01/2022
Position Description
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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.