Administrative Officer - SEPHU

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Play a vital role in supporting the planning, development, and delivery of prevention and health promotion initiatives across Melbourne’s South East.

About the Role:
Join our dynamic team as a Program Administration Support Officer on a part-time / full-time, ongoing basis with the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU), part of Monash Health, based in Mulgrave.

In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality, proactive administrative support to SEPHU’s Population Health and Partnerships and Health Promotion teams. These teams lead the design, implementation, and coordination of evidence-based initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing inequities across our region.

Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes, and governance documentation

• Managing stakeholder data, communications, and digital platforms such as SharePoint and the SRM system

• Supporting reporting processes, compliance tracking, recruitment, onboarding, and event logistics

Some travel to other Monash Health sites may be required.

About Us:
The South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) leads public health action across 11 local government areas in Melbourne’s south east, focusing on prevention, health promotion, and partnerships. As part of Victoria’s largest health service, Monash Health, SEPHU is committed to collaborative, community-centred action to improve population health outcomes.

You’ll be part of a welcoming, supportive, and passionate team dedicated to creating positive change through evidence-based and equitable public health initiatives.

About You:
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Experience providing administrative support in a health, community, or government setting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, digital platforms, and stakeholder databases

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally across all levels

• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and quality in documentation and reporting

Mandatory requirements:
• Certificate or Diploma-level qualification in business administration, office management, or relevant experience

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (desirable)

In Return:
You’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team making a real difference in public health.

• Contribute to impactful prevention and health promotion initiatives

• Work in a supportive, values-led environment with professional development opportunities

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, equity, and collaboration

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Rodney Mackintosh at Rodney.Mackintosh@monashhealth.org.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 24 OCtober, 2025