Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Administration
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 5797
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
These positions will be based at either the North, East or South team Community Health Centres.
About the role
The Administration Team Leader role is responsible for coordinating a small work group who support a single point of entry into many Barwon Health community-based services. The Administration Team Leader supervises day to day activities, maintains appropriate work patterns and ensures current policies and procedures are understood and adhered to. The Administration Team Leader may also consult with consumers as well as internal and external referrers to relay information about accessing Barwon Health services. The Administration Team Leader liaises with the Administration Team Coordinator to seek and provide information as required or requested. A focus of the role is ensuring a high-quality consumer experience at the entry point to many Barwon Health Community services and timely access to care. The Administration Team Leader will also assume responsibility for assisting other programs located on site with administrative tasks, including backfill for administrative staff leave and delegation to administrative staff as appropriate.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
LGBTIQA+ community members
People of all gender identities
People with disability
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.
Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.