Epilepsy Unit Assistant

Alfred Health

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
  • Full Time - Fixed Term Contract until November 2026
  • Managers and Administrative Workers Grade HS2
  • Located at The Alfred
  • Great staff benefits!
The DepartmentNeurology has long been recognised as one of the major clinical and research strengths of Alfred Health. Core activities of the department include: Specialist clinics (and consultants with particular expertise) in Movement Disorders, Neuropathy, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke and Neurogenetics. The Neurophysiology Department provide EEG, EMG, Evoked potential studies and Tremor analysis and a strong neuropsychology service. Our inpatient units include ward 6E and 2F located in the main ward block on the Alfred campus.The RoleThe Epilepsy Administrator will assist with the day to day running of the Epilepsy Outpatient Specialist Clinics, which includes making appropriate appointments for patients as directed with: epileptologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, epilepsy fellows, epilepsy nurse and research nurses at The Alfred Hospital, Caulfield and Sandringham sites, and inpatient video-EEG monitoring (VEM) beds at The Alfred.Qualifications/Experience RequiredEssential:
  • Proven high level of organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and sensitively, maintaining confidentiality and discretion
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgement, work semi-autonomously and independently
  • Attention to detail
Desirable:
  • Previous experience working in a public hospital setting
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Administrative experience in a health/community setting
Staff Benefits
  • Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
  • Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
  • Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
  • Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
  • Access to health and wellbeing incentives
  • Discounted health insurance
Enquiries to: Joshua Laing - Acting Epilepsy Director, j.laing@alfred.org.auApplications close: 11pm Tuesday, 9th September 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website:

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