Personal Assistant

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum. Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community. With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care. We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

What You Will Be Doing

The Personal Assistant is a vital component of the General Manager's day-to-day functioning to ensure that the service is managed in an efficient and proficient manner. The Personal Assistant is responsible for providing a high level of secretarial support to Peninsula Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing General Manager. The role coordinates a range of administrative and reporting functions on behalf of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate as well as the coordination and administration of key Committees.

What You Need

Certificate IV or higher in Business (or related field)

Ability to work autonomously, apply initiative and prioritise work within established policies and guidelines

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive material in a professional manner

Commitment to a collaborative and team-oriented approach

Sound knowledge and experience using relevant computer programmes including Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and Outlook)

What Next

Apply NOW!

For role specific information contact Kate Andrews on

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The role ceases advertising on 25th October

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit :

• Please refer to salary circular VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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