Are you ready to make an impact on rural healthcare services? Emerald Hospital is seeking enthusiastic casual Administration Officers to join our dynamic team, supporting vital services across Emerald, Capella, and the Gemfields.

Be part of a forward-thinking service committed to delivering great care and innovative solutions to Central Queenslanders, with opportunities to work across multiple departments and locations. Your role will involve providing high-quality, confidential administrative support, managing diverse tasks from scheduling to record management, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Flexibility is key, shift times outside standard hours may be required.

If you're organised, proactive, and customer-focused, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region. Emerald Hospital supports services at the Capella Primary Health Clinic and the Gemfields Primary Health Clinic.

Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy¹ is for Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible.

About the role:

To provide timely, high level, quality, confidential administrative support service to the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) as required. These positions are appointed to CQHHS and to meet requirements the positions may be required to cover multiple departments. Shift times outside of core business hours may be required as per operational needs.  

About you:

• Possession of tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with staff and the public.
• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads, whilst working autonomously and to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Use initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to resolve problems.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication (written and oral), problem solving and negotiation skills to enhance ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to utilise high level knowledge and skills with PC based systems, with particular expertise in the application of keyboard, word processing, spread sheeting and database services.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $48.51 - $53.95 p.h. (Including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I659626

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 September 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH5I659626 - Administration Officer (PDF, 336KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants