The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Administrative Assistant – General Surgical Specialties & Trauma Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Full Time Ongoing position
• 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO
• Based in Parkville, with close transportation links

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Trauma Service is one of Australia’s busiest trauma services. It is one of Melbourne's major trauma services and is a key component of the Victorian State Trauma System, providing expert care for the state’s most critically injured patients. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialist trauma surgeons, clinical nurse consultants and allied health professionals. We manage patients injured via a variety of mechanisms of injury including road trauma, falls and assaults. 

Your new role:

The Trauma Administrative Assistant will work under the supervision of the General Surgical Specialties Administration Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the RMH Trauma Service. This Trauma Administrative position will also act as personal assistant to support to the Director of Trauma and Trauma Program Manager alongside a team of trauma surgeons, trauma nurses, and trauma registry staff.

• Assist with the coordination and running of meetings, including scheduling, invitations, agendas and minutes.
• Provide administrative support for all trauma education and community outreach services at RMH.
• Provide confidential secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Trauma Director, Program Manager and Trauma Consultants as needed.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Department of General Surgical Specialties and Trauma, providing backfill and support to the department Administration Coordinator during leave.

About you:

• Professional presentation, reception and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated relevant administrative experience and ability to work in a confidential area.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail; ability to meet timelines
• Strong information technology skills, including calendar management and virtual meetings.
• Thrives in a multidisciplinary workplace.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.