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Administration Officer, Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Older Persons Sub Acute Rehab Unit as an Administration Officer. This administration role provides an individual fast paces, multi dynamic role which is integral in the organisation and management of appropriate information systems.
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Administration |
Classification | AO3 |
Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/CAH656111 |
Closing date | 08-Sep-2025 |
Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
Contact person | Haley McVean |
Contact details | 07 4226 6552 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
About you:
In your new role you will;
- Build relationships and effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and staff, using strong communication and negotiation skills to understand clients' needs and to deliver a service that meets policy guidelines.
- Manage and oversee clinic waitlists and audit regularly to ensure patients are meeting categorisation guidelines. Maintain data integrity and patient information to maximise funding and revenue opportunities (Medicare, MVA; DVA; Work Cover, ATSI; Self-Funded, Reciprocal; Travel Insurance, etc).
- Identify areas for improvements and recommend/implement enhancements to existing administrative practices including procedures and strategies and provide advice to the Team Leader accordingly. Apply system or procedural changes once approved and support affected staff to adapt to changes.
- The Administration officers' function in a team environment of administration officers and reports through the Administration Team Leader, Manager Administration Business Systems Improvements up to the Divisional Director of IMCYS.
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.
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1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH656111 Role Description (PDF, 276KB)
Role Description