Join CQ SPACE! Make a change in our community, CQ SPACE is looking for an Administration Officer to support Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care Team.

Enjoy a supportive team. Deliver admin support, coordinate care, and work within a vibrant multidisciplinary team. Be part of a program that values cultural safety, continuous learning, and improving end-of-life care. If you're organized, passionate about quality care, and want to make a difference in the lives of older Australians, make the move and join CQ SPACE.

Make a meaningful impact, apply now!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care, improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation.  This initiative comes under the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care – Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure to support older persons living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.  CQ SPACE is intended to support people at end-of-life residing in all accredited Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACs) public and private, and Multi-purpose Health Services (MPHS) with dedicated RACs beds in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service catchment area.

About the role:

• Provide effective, efficient, and comprehensive administrative support including general duties such as answering phones, reception, photocopying, scanning, faxing, stock ordering and typing general correspondence.
• Use computer-based systems with a high-level quality of data entry, basic word processing and basic use of spread sheets.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships to effectively communicate within the team and other units within CQHHS to ensure a high standard of service is provided at all times.
• Have a strong focus for patient/client care and expectations with a demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team, utilise high level communication, problem solving and negotiation skills with limited supervision.
• Use of Queensland Health and CQHHS clinical information systems and databases, e.g., Patient Information Systems (HBCIS, The Viewer and Dragon Medical Workflow Manager).

About you:

• Proficiency in contemporary computer software applications, particularly HBCIS, The Viewer, Dragon Medical Workflow Manager, Microsoft Office, Outlook and calendar applications.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and written communications skills which reflect the ability to liaise effectively, diplomatically and discretely at all levels of the organisation and with other government and non-government agencies, community organisations and members of the public.
• Proven ability to work within a team in a diverse and complex environment to achieve objectives within specified timeframes and in accordance with defined practices and procedures.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $19,531 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.81 - $43.16 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au 
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H655726

Applications close: Thursday, 11 September 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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

• RK5H655726 - Administration Officer - CQ SPACE (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants - Identified (PDF, 309KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Evidence-of-Attribute (PDF, 347KB)
  Information Package for Applicants