Administration Support - Community Nursing

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• Hours to suit a positive work life balance! 
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position 

Job Reference: 2919

Position Title: Administration Support - Community Nursing 
Classification: HS1 - HS17
Salary per hour (exc. super): $29.58 - $32.70
Hours per fortnight: 48 (Wednesday to Friday roster preferred)
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time 
 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted before the closing date.

Closing date: 14/09/2025

Community Nursing provides holistic health care to people who are frail aged, younger people with a disability, their carers to maintain independence. The service combines a range of clinicians which support clients with their individual needs.

CNS and HCS incorporates:

• District Nursing Service
• Regional Continence Service
• Regional Wound Management Service
• Regional Dementia Consultancy service
• Home Care Services

Community Nursing aims to improve independence, health, wellbeing and quality of life and prevent premature admission to hospital or residential care, for older people, younger people with disabilities and their carers. CN&HCS nursing staff encourage clients to participate in their care and maintain their independence. 

The Administration Support plays a pivotal role in assisting with the delivery of non-clinical services to clients and carers, clinical staff, and management in a professional, efficient and courteous manner.  Data entry and clerical duties are key components to this role.  This position is supported and guided by the Officer Manager within the department. The successful applicant will be required to provide high quality administrative assistance in a diverse and challenging environment.

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.

Your New Division

The Aged Care, Public Health, Aboriginal and Diversity Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region.  With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes.  The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our vision. 

The Division provides support for the Public Health Unit, Aged Care Residential Services (200+ residents) and Infection Prevention & Control. It has key roles in public health, inclusive of health promotion and prevention, Aboriginal Services and infection control practices,

In addition, Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.  Nurses are the largest work group within Bendigo Health and the position is focused on supporting our nursing and midwifery workforce to feel valued and empowered. 

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 Colleen Petrie,Manager on 03 5454 8081  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.

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference:  Bendigo Health Careers

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