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Director Support Officer (Research)


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The Director Support Officer provides high-level admin support to the Senior Director of Research in leading the Research directorate.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC642143
Closing date 23-Jun-2025
Job duration
Contact person Rachael Smithson
Contact details (07) 5687 6391
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The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Director Support Officer (Research) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

  • Act as first contact for the Research directorate, handling enquiries, emails, visitors, and calls
  • Manage and prioritise correspondence, coordinating responses and information collation
  • Liaise with stakeholders to support development and review of Research policies
  • Maintain knowledge of and coordinate with key departments to support the Senior Director and team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
  • Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
  • Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

  • Flexible work options
  • Career Development
  • Salary Packaging
  • Modern Facilities
  • Diverse Work Culture
  • Research Opportunities
  • 12.75% super
  • 17.5% leave loading

Salary

  • Permanent full time
  • Base salary ranging from $76 963 - $85 591 per annum

About Us

The Digital Transformation and Research Division has been established to bring together several vital functions that collectively define, design, and enhance the delivery and sustainability of our most significant service improvement and digital transformation opportunities.

About Gold Coast Health

  • Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
  • Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
  • More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
  • Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
  • Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
  • A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
  • Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 23 June 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC642143

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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