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Reference Number 25796
Position Title Office Assistant/Clerk (Casual)
Location The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City & Royal Park Campus
Award Health & Allied Srv [4]
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About Us:


Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.


The Diabetes Research Unit is a busy department that runs clinical trials for patients with a history of Diabetes and other Endocrine conditions.


The Opportunity:


The Office Assistant / Clerk will assist the Diabetes Research Unit with general office duties such as filing, mail outs/correspondence with clinical trial participants and relevant stakeholders (where appropriate) and forwarding of participant results and follow up telephone contact, under the supervision of the research nurses, as required.


The Office Assistant’s main tasks will be:

  • Supporting the Diabetes Research Unit
  • General Office Duties
  • Filing source documents for clinical trials in patient medical histories and specific site files
  • Photocopying and assisting in the transfer of trial documents for electronic medical record processing
  • Forwarding participant results to relevant health care providers and assisting with confirming follow up appointments
  • Perform mail outs and database maintenance as required

Why Melbourne Health?


Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
•    Salary Packaging
•    Reward & Recognition Programs
•    Comprehensive  Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service,  peer support program and EAP
•    Discounted Staff Parking

At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow).

We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check.  

Successful applicants will also be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. 

Selection Criteria Essential: - An ability to work both independently and as a team member - Excellent inter-personal skills - Concise written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner - Relevant clerical experience and administrative skills - Computer skills, including accurate keyboard skills
Desirable: - Working knowledge of clinical trial processes and standard documents - Experience working within HREC / RGO environments
Contact Person Marika Bjorasen
Contact Number 93427344
Alternate Contact Person Prof Peter Colman
Alternate Contact Number 93427428
Closing Date 23/02/2016
Position Description
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