Job Description
Administration Officer
Req ID:  5849
Posting Start Date:  04/01/2026
Advertisement End Date:  30/01/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

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.
Job Description: 

Administration Officer
The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

 

  • Part Time Ongoing position, 40 hours per fortnight
  • Salary packaging available
  • Based in Parkville, with close transportation links

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

An exciting opportunity is available for an Administration Officer to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at RMH. The Administration Officer workis closely with the senior leadership team, medical staff, and hospital departments. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations through efficient administrative support, calendar coordination, document management, and communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Your new role:

  • Provide general administrative support for the Department of Anaesthesia and assist in managing calendars for senior staff
  • Serve as front-of-house receptionist, ensuring smooth office operations
  • Prepare and distribute basic reports and correspondence for the Senior Leadership Team
  • Assist with medical staff rostering, leave forms, and payment documentation
  • Develop and maintain sophisticated document management systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with training/credentialing

About you:

Essential

  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with professional presentation and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
  • Proven administrative experience, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while meeting deadlines
  • Strong background in data management
  • Ability to work independently and within a team, demonstrating initiative, self-direction, and effective prioritization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom) and the ability to escalate concerns and manage technical tasks

 Desirable

  • Knowledge of hospital IT systems (EPIC, FMIS and RosterOn)
  • Experience in working in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

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.
Name and Contact:  Ally Lam - Ally.Lam@mh.org.au

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.