Employment Type - Permanent Part TimeHours per fortnight - 40Classification - Health and Allied Services Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 : HS1 Admin Officer G1 L1Job Category - Ward ClerkReq Id - 5849About UsSituated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
Nursing/Midwifery
Aged Care
Medical
Community Services
Corporate Services
Support Services
About the roleWARD CLERK - Urgent CarePermanent Part Time - 40 hours per fortnight.This position is inclusive of weekdays and weekends.Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.Urgent Care is a small and busy but challenging department providing emergency care in the Colac Otway Shire. As the largest health care facility in the area we provide emergency care to 10,000 patients per year in collaboration with hospital medical officers, nurse practitioners, Barwon Mental Health and local general practitioners. We have a diverse patient population encompassing: cardiac, respiratory, trauma, paediatrics, gynaecology, mental health etc.The ward clerk is a valuable member of the team and contributes to the provision of care in an administrative role. The Ward clerk provides compassion, empathy and understanding to patients and their families whilst maintaining a professional appearance and approach to the role at all times.What's required?What's required:
Outstanding customer service and friendly, professional manner
Relevant experience and expertise in administration procedures
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
High level of accuracy and attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
Excellent problem solving abilities
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
A commitment to continuing education and professional development
Benefits working with usColac Area Health offers the following benefits;
Extensive professional development and continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit:Diversity and InclusionWe believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.To apply visit:This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.Contact person: Paige SpenceEmail: pspence@cah.vic.gov.auPhone: 0352325 171Application closing date: Friday 5th September 2025Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.
