At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential administrative support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join Portland District Health, a community-focused health service since 1856.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, ongoing training, flexible hours, and free parking.
- Other info: Explore the beautiful Glenelg Shire while building your career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and strong organisational skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Ongoing Part Time – 56 hours per fortnight
Available from 26th October 2026
We are seeking a motivated and organised Administration Officer to work on the Acute Ward. As part of the role, successful applicants will be required to be available to provide additional coverage during periods of staff leave, including annual leave and other unplanned leave, to help ensure continuity of administrative support within the ward. Job share arrangements will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a valuable contribution to patient care through high-quality administrative support.
About you:
- Experience in providing quality customer service in reception/frontline role
- Demonstrated computer literacy with accurate data entry
- Demonstrated capacity to follow procedures, manage time and organise workload efficiently
- willingness to learn and be receptive to feedback
- Ability to work positively and constructively with staff from a variety of professional backgrounds
- Previous experience working in the health industry - desirable
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Relocation assistance available – conditions apply
The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park. Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice of private and public primary and secondary schools makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted; however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health encourages and welcomes applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Administration Officer in Portland employer: Portland-District-Health-
Portland District Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Located in the picturesque Glenelg Shire, employees enjoy flexible working conditions, salary packaging, and access to recreational facilities, making it an ideal place to balance work and life while contributing to meaningful healthcare services in the community.
