Administration Officer Mental Health

Reference number: 2782  

Job title: Administration Officer Mental Health 

Employment type: Permanent Part - Time                                                     

Hours per fortnight: 48 

Classification: Administrative Workers Grade 2, Years 1 – 5 (YC89; AK14 – AK17) 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 04/08/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Megan Clark on [email protected]

About the role:

The Administration Officer – Mental Health performs a wide range of clerical tasks to assist in the provision of an efficient, effective and highly confidential health record service at GV Health. This role includes provision of clerical, administrative and reception support to the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service and Wanyarra Inpatient Unit and functions within the Mental Health – Health Information Management team.

The Administration Officer is also responsible for data entry as required, collection and coordination of patient paperwork, scanning and quality checking of scanned records, authorised release of information and various other administrative procedures relating to the clinical record at GV Health.

The responsibility of the Administration Officer – Mental Health is to ensure patients are registered appropriately, paperwork is available for treatment and good customer relations are maintained with patients, visitors and health care professionals. This role has a particular focus on data integrity in the form of accurate and timely data entry.
Staff will be required to work public holidays when rostered and be available to assist in covering leave.

The Administration Officer is required to assist in the training of new staff members.

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 – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services


• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services


• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra


• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services


• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

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

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.