Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Administration Officer

Vacancy: Permanent Full-time / 76 hours per fortnight

Location: Health Security Department / Facilities and Integrated Support Services / Townsville

The Health Security Department provides a broad range of services and support functions to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all staff, patients, visitors, and contractors of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $2950.00 to $3280.70 p.f. (AO3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements

• No formal qualification is required for this position.
• Previous experience in a security administration position is not essential but may be considered favourably.
• Highly regarded: Sound organisational skills with the ability to problem solve and plan/prioritise workloads with competing deadlines, whilst working autonomously.
• Highly regarded: The ability to actively participate in a working environment to support quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Highly regarded: Strong skillsets in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint etc), and applications relevant to Health Security such as Cardax, Security Database, RMS, S4HANA and myHR.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Christopher Laurent on (07) 4433 1102.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628886

Applications close: Thursday, 10 April 2025

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO3 Administration Officer (Health Security Dept) 32000129 (Word, 468KB)
  Role Description