Position Details
Reference Number 39006
Position Title Allocation Officer
Employment Type Temporary Full Time
Location Western Health
Position Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit (NMWU) at Western Health - Williamstown campus, is seeking a highly motivated Allocations officer for a temporary full-time position until end of March 2021 to work closely with the NMWU management team in ensuring that nursing and midwifery vacancies are filled across the organisation with the appropriately skilled staff.

To be successful in this role you need:

  • Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage time efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Computer literacy with fast and accurate data entry skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills
  • Flexible and positive attitude

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Desirable: Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable: Confident and clear telephone communication
Desirable: Confident computer utilisation with accurate data entry skills
Desirable: Highly developed customer service skills
Desirable: Experience in similar role in a health care related setting
Contact Person Michelle Read
Contact Number 83457751
Contact Mobile Number 0466618966
Alternate Contact Person Lachlan Millen
Alternate Contact Number 83454363
Closing Date 31/12/2020
Position Description Allocation Officer Sept 2020.docx
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