Queensland’s hospital system is facing greater demand and pressure than ever before. This is driven by our growing and ageing population, and compounded by pressures on primary, aged and disability care. To help address this, the Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ), in partnership with Hospital and Health Services (HHS), is leading the biggest hospital expansion program Queensland has ever seen. The program includes building three new hospitals, expanding 11, upgrading rural and regional health facilities and delivering thousands of new hospital beds in the next five years. Working in HIQ, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders – what could be more rewarding than that?

Job details

Benefits for Joining HIQ:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• We provide a supportive and friendly work environment.
• Attractive and competitive salary with generous superannuation and leave loading.
• Salary sacrifice, corporate discounts, and employee wellness programs.
• Countless opportunities to learn, grow and receive professional development.
• Committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.
• Permanent opportunity available/job security.

The role

Join Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ) today and be part of a growing service that embraces innovation and excellence in healthcare. This role will provide support to the Office of the Deputy Director-General, executives, and staff on all correspondence matters.

No correspondence experience is needed! We are looking for someone energetic, willing to learn, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you're passionate about growth and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply! Fixed term temporary contracts may also become available from this process.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years and answer the following questions within your application:

• Question 1 – What is your motivation to join Health Infrastructure Queensland?  
• Question 2 – Outline which HIQ commitment you align the most closely with and provide an example of when you have lived this commitment.
• Question 3 – Provide an example of how you showed initiative to solve a problem?
• Question 4 – Have you ever had any serious disciplinary action taken against you in the Queensland public sector?

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Queenslanders. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Queenslanders. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

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.

• HIQ597845 Senior Administration Officer (Correspondence) - RD (PDF, 1.44MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Information Package for Applicants