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Administration Officer – Substance Use and Mental Illness Treatment Team (SUMITT)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full-time fixed term position to October 2026, based at RMH Parkville.
• Support a specialist multidisciplinary team providing integrated mental health and substance use services.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of a dynamic mental health program.

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is part of the world-renowned Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia’s leading public hospitals. We provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics, and community programs.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and organised Administration Officer to join the Substance Use and Mental Illness Treatment Team (SUMITT) within RMH Mental Health Services (MHS).

In this key role, you will support the Team Leader, clinical and medical staff by managing a range of administrative functions, including data management, coordination of meetings, system development, and maintaining office resources. You’ll also provide administrative support to other RMH MHS programs as required.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and implement systems for collecting, recording, and reporting clinical data.
• Provide high-quality administrative and clerical support to the SUMITT team and Team Leader.
• Coordinate and minute team meetings, maintain resource materials, and update manuals and registers.
• Manage IT and office systems to ensure functionality and efficiency.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and service planning activities.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Administration, Event Management or a related discipline.

Essential:

• Proven experience providing administrative support in a healthcare or similar environment.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience within a hospital or mental health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve administrative systems and processes.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options – earn up to $12,000 tax-free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full-time employees.
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• RMH is a values-led organisation – People First, Lead with Kindness, and Excellence Together!

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Our Commitment:

Interested? Click the Apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

The RMH is proud to be a smoke-free and child-safe organisation. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all people, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.