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 with full time consideration for the right applicant (up to 80 hours per fortnight) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesay, Thursday, Friday
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) - Ward G3, Sandringham Hospital, a 12+ bed unit providing 24/7 General Medical care for older persons with acute medical needs and/or geriatric syndromes. The model focuses on maintain independence and functional ability through comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment, with ongoing Geriatric Consultant input to optimise outcomes and discharge planning.

The Role

The Ward Clerk position is part of the G3 team who engages with patients, families, the Multidisciplanary team & other departments as part of their daily role. The Ward Clerk is responsible for maintaining up to date patient data throughout their admission & works closely with the Nurse Manager & Resource Nurse to provide prompt management of admissions, discharges & transfers of patients.

Experience and Skills Required

• Has previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Has high level of expertise in Microsoft Office packages & previous IT knowledge of hospital systems
• Has advanced communication skills
• Can work as part of a complex team & independently within their scope of practice  
• Excellent time management skills    
• Previous consumer engagement experience

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• 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 position, please contact Kylie Harkin, Ward G3 Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 11th June 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.