Ward Clerk

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Part time various shift start times (48 hours per fortnight - Monday, Wednesday, Sunday) 
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at The Alfred and occasionally Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Hospital in the home (HITH) and Gen Med HITH are busy acute services that provide in-patient hospital substituted care in the community setting. The services are made up of nursing, medical, and clerical personnel. Clerical duties include reception, outreach visit scheduling, accounting support, procurement and managing stock levels, equipment and vehicle logging and maintenance, and more. See the attached position description for details of duties. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, and CERNER and iPM competence are essential. Flexibility to assist in other areas of the Home Acute and Community Program are also important.

The Role

Hospital in the Home (HITH) is seeking expressions of interest from applicants with significant health related clerical experience. The position covers 6days per fortnight. The HITH clerk works an 8 hours shift, commencing at 7:30am or midday depending on service needs. This role is based largely at The Alfred campus, but it services both the Alfred and Sandringham sites. Occasionally the role will provide ward clerk coverage from the Sandringham HITH site.

Experience and Skills Required

• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Email)

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Bianca Wallis, Manager Hospital In The Home - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Friday 13th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.