An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Community Health Services team as a Business Support Officer. You will support the Director Community Health Services (DCHS) in the execution of their responsibilities by providing high level, efficient, and professional business and administrative support.

Job details

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will: 

• Provide secretariat support to meetings and relevant committees. This support will include coordination of meetings, preparation of agendas, recording and distribution of minutes, management and follow up of actions.
• Identify, develop and implement strategies and work practices which will improve workflow, efficiency and effectiveness of the Office and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Maintain a broad understanding of the political and social environment and maintain current knowledge of issues relating to the EDAH.
• Provide assistance to the Business Manager for Adhoc requests.
• Be an effective team member, willing to learn and contribute to continuous business improvement, innovation and adoption of best practice standards and procedures.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH653833 Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description