Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Healthcare Improvement Unit, Clinical Excellence Queensland.

Job details

The role 

As the Assistant Project Officer you will contribute to the delivery of improved patient access in accordance with the strategic direction of the Department.

Key responsibilities:

• Prioritise and provide administrative coordination within the Healthcare Improvement Unit, including diary and email management, meeting, equipment, events and travel organisation.
• Actively participate in a high performing team by contributing to quality improvement of operating procedures and quality checking of outputs.
• Examine incoming correspondence, papers and reports to determine action, prioritise and where appropriate prepare replies for consideration.
• Liaise, consult and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice to the Director, Healthcare Improvement Unit on administrative and operational issues.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral skills, incorporating the ability to liaise effectively with officers of all levels, multi-disciplinary workforce, external agencies and members of the public.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with an ability to self-motivate, work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment and deliver work of high quality, validity and accuracy to achieve team outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and utilise discretion in the absence of decision makers, meet deadlines and establish work priorities to maximise efficiency, work output and the changing needs within the team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerised information management systems and contemporary software packages which assist in the provision of administrative support services and functions.
• Demonstrated administrative support skills and experience of a high standard including knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the information systems relevant to the business.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• AO4 Assistant Project Officer RD (PDF, 208KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit