Project Coordinator/Administrative Officer, Statewide Services

Project Coordinator/Administrative Officer - Statewide Services

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave | Salary Packaging through Maxxia


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• Be part of a dynamic statewide program, driving innovation in addiction and mental health, providing both executive support and hands-on coordination of complex projects and organisational initiatives

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Project Coordinator / Administrative Officer provides high-level project coordination and executive support within Statewide Services. Working closely with senior leaders, including the Program Director and Executive Clinical Directors, the role supports the delivery of strategic initiatives, coordinates key projects and events, and manages day-to-day executive administration. This is a varied role requiring strong organisation, initiative and the ability to balance project delivery with responsive executive support in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination and/or senior administrative or executive support roles


• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, with strong organisational and time management skills


• Experience supporting senior leaders, with sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality


• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment


• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and respond to changing priorities


• Experience coordinating projects, events or organisational initiatives in a complex environment (health sector experience desirable)
  High-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general administrative systems

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Position Description Link

Contact Person: Denis Hovic

Contact Number: 0400 922 905

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 12 June 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day