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Executive Assistant
Office of Chief Executive, Corporate Services Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV652499 |
| Closing date | 17-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Shellee Chapman |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1866 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Office of Chief Executive / Corporate Services / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
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.
Career Growth and Development
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 and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $3481.60 to $3835.70 p.f. (AO4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
Manage and coordinate the daily functioning of the Townsville Hospital and Health Services Executive Director and assist and support the relevant Executive Director to deliver client focussed executive management and achieve a high level of performance in a demanding executive environment.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Previous experience in a similar role supporting a busy Executive role would be highly desirable.
- Highly regarded: High standard of administrative and organisational skills, and ability to prepare complex documents, agendas, minutes, briefs demonstrating advanced computer skills utilising the appropriate software.
- Highly desirable: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and use discretion in the absence of decision makers to manage operations, meet deadlines and organise work priorities.
- Highly desirable: Demonstrated expertise in exercising critical analysis skills, sound judgement, problem solving skills and decision making within a complex environment.
- Highly desirable: Demonstrate a high level of communication, both written and verbal, negotiation and interpersonal skills in the management and support of a multidisciplinary environment.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Shellee Chapman on (07) 4433 1866.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV652499
Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 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.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
AO4 Executive Assistant (Office of the Chief Executive) 32136639 (Word, 369KB)
Role Description
