Administration Assistant - Infection Prevention & Control

Reference Number: 2724   

Job Title: Administration Assistant - Infection Prevention & Control 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 32 

Classification: Grade 2 Level 1 - 5 (HS2, HS18 - HS21)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 07/08/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Pamela Boon on [email protected]. 

About the role: 

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPaC) Department delivers and monitors the Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health) Service Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Administration Officer, under the direction of the IPaC Consultant, is responsible for administration tasks and duties to support IPaC Consultants and Nurses, manages the office and coordinates the administrative functions that support the work of the IPaC Department. The Administration Officer works closely with the IPaC team and key stakeholders to provide an integrated service wide IPaC response and successfully deliver the GV Health IPaC Program.

Successful candidate will have:

• Certificate or Diploma in Business or similar, OR equivalent experience


• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant administration role in an office environment with a strong customer service orientation


• High-level computer skills including data entry accuracy, management of electronic databases and competency in a Microsoft environment including Excel, Word and Outlook applications.


• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing high-quality and well organised electronic scheduling, data management and filing.


• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills with an ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and members of the public.


• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a small team environment.


• Demonstrated excellent time management skills and the ability to quickly adjust workloads in order to meet deadlines or address emerging high priority issues.


• Experience working within a health care setting


• Knowledge of medical terminology

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'. 

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more. 

Our region: 

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.  Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:  

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community


• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships


• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance


• Paid parental leave


• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals


• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones


• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts


• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: 

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.