Administration and support careers
At Western Health, our administration and support teams are the backbone of our organisation. While they may not deliver clinical care, their work is essential to helping our health service provide Best Care every day.
Over 25% of our workforce is made up of professionals in administrative and support roles – and they make a real difference in how we serve our community.
Types of admin and support roles
Our non-clinical team includes:
- administrative officers and leaders
- finance and payroll staff
- patient service assistants
- cleaners
- human resources and recruitment professionals
- IT and digital health specialists.
Impact of admin and support staff
Our administration and support teams are essential to daily operations and patient experience. From planning major projects like the new Footscray Hospital, to improving systems such as the Electronic Medical Record, these roles ensure Western Health runs efficiently and effectively.
Career growth and training opportunities
Western Health is one of only two public hospital networks in Victoria that is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This means we offer:
- formal qualifications – from certificate to postgraduate level
- opportunities for promotion and secondments across departments
- access to internal education programs and leadership development.
A positive, supportive workplace
Through our Positive Workplace Strategy, we foster a culture where staff feel:
- safe and supported
- respected and valued
- encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers.
We are committed to living our CARES values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety – in everything we do.
Join our team
Whether you’re supporting frontline care, managing systems or keeping our facilities running, you’ll be part of a diverse team committed to making a positive impact on the community.
Explore current administration and support vacancies at Western Health.