Job details

About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $53.24 - $57.92 p.h. (AO5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity
The Project Officer will assist the Project Manager to successfully implement the LeeCare application into the Townville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) Aged Care Facilities. The role will focus on data collections activities, documentation of stakeholder engagement interactions, maintenance of schedules and timelines, documentation and maintenance of action plans as required for the project.

Requirements:

• Whilst not mandatory, previous experience in a Project Officer role would be highly desirable.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class ‘C' motor vehicle to meet operational requirements.
• Travel by light aircraft may be required from Townsville to Palm Island and return.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Robyn Copley on (07) 4433 2656.
Applications close: Thursday, 19 June 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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

Further information

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

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO5 Project Officer (LeeCare Project) 32107411 (Word, 390KB)
  Role Description