Ward Clerk - Birth Suite/ Pregnancy Assessment Unit

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Ward Clerk - Birth Suite/Pregnancy Assessment Unit, MMC Clayton 

Part-Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover) 13/07/2026 - 11/07/2027   

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.   

The Ward Clerk is a key role within the Birth Suite and Pregnancy Assessment Unit, providing a customer focused service to Women, their families and visitors. Working in a busy team-based environment the Ward Clerk provides efficient and effective clerical support to the clinical staff including Midwives and our Obstetric team. The Ward Clerk contributes to optimum patient care and actively contributes to the functioning of the Department. The Birth Suite and Pregnancy Assessment at Monash Clayton see thousands of women through its doors each year. It is a fast paced and ever changing environment.  

Develop in our supportive team of 7 ward clerks (and 43 midwives), working 60 hours a fortnight, afternoon shifts commencing at 15:00hrs until 23:00hrs:     

• Supportive on the job development to grow your career   

• Various additional leave options + time in lieu + onsite childcare     

• Based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton      

About the Department / Program   

The Birth Suite and Pregnancy Assessment (PAU) at Monash Clayton see thousands of women through its doors each year. Pregnant and postnatal women attend PAU for review of pregnancy or significant postnatal concerns.  It is a fast paced and ever changing environment. The Birth Suite is where women are seen in labour and birth as well as with significant pregnancy/postnatal concerns requiring admission and closer observation. They are generally assessed first in the PAU.  

About the Role   

Join our team as a Ward Clerk on a part time, 12 month fixed term Commencing 13/07/2026- 11/07/2027, covering parental leave to work at Monash Medical Centre based at Clayton. Afternoon Shifts 1500-2300hrs. Rotating days including weekends. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of Lisa Sutton, Midwife Manager and working with the broader clerical and midwifery team. Your role includes:  

• Screening and prioritising telephone calls and enquiries to the Unit  

• Registration/Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients  

• Outpatient bookings  

• MBS billing  

• General clerical duties.  

• Working closely with Midwifery team to support clerical needs.  

About You   

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:   

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently  

• Demonstrated experience in time management and prioritising workload demands in situations where competing deadlines may arise.   

• Exceptional clerical/computer skills  

• Excellent people and communication skills  

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team  

Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships: 

• Experienced with iPM  

• Microsoft Teams  

• SMR/EMR/CAPMAN  (Desirable)

• Oracle fusion- (logging engineering requests)  (Desirable)

• Familiar with BOS (Birthing outcome system) (preferable)  

Why you will love working with us   

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with   

• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.   

• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.   

• Salary packaging.   

• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.