Ward Clerk - Ward 7 West

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.

• Fixed-term until End November 2026
• Full time, 80 hours per f/n + ADO, Monday-Friday shifts 0730-1600
• Grade 1 Administrator
• The Alfred Hospital location
• Great staff benefits!

About us

Ward 7 West is a 36-bed ward caring for patients admitted under the Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Palliaitive Care units. Our unit prides itself on interdisciplinary teamwork, and values the integral role our ward clerk plays in ensuring our patients receive timely, quality care. Previous ward clerk experience essential. 

About the role

• Responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager of designated ward or department. 
• Word Processing (as applicable)
• Facilitate communication within the ward
• Arrange and coordinate patient services
• Clerical Duties
• Promote and maintain good customer relations with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
• If necessary to be away from desk area, ensure the registered nurse in charge of the ward is notified.
• Be aware of role during emergency procedures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Key role in ensuring communication reaches patients

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

Please contact Cassie Betteson with enquiries regarding this position on 03 9076 3448

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 12th February 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.