Administration Officer - Public Health Unit

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Generous leave entitlements - 5 weeks annual leave 
• Salary packaging - novated leasing and tax benefits 
• Career progression pathways

The Position 

Job Reference: 2989

Position Title: Administration Officer - Public Heath Unit 
Classification: HS2 - HS21
Salary per fortnightly (exc. super): $2,568.00 - $2,838.92
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time 

Closing date: 05/10/2025

Reporting to the Manager Health Protection, the Administration Officer provides senior administrative support to the Public Health Unit. They will also work collaboratively with other PHU and Bendigo Health administrators and other staff to ensure a consistent, professional and coherent approach to systems, functions and administrative processes as needed. The role requires good communication and computer skills alongside flexibility and initiative to respond to changing business needs. The role helps coordinate responses to requests for information and supports senior staff. Rostering and Kronos management and delivering good quality business administration tasks in accordance with Bendigo Health policy and values.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Jess Travers, Manager on 5454 9139 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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