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Administration Officer (Clinical Information)


Clinical Information Services, Digital Health & Knowledge, Townsville University Hospital

Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV661715
Closing date 06-Oct-2025
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Kim McKavanagh
Contact details (07) 4433 1334
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About the work unit / facility

Clinical Information Services / Digital Health & Knowledge / 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. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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, professional development initiatives, 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.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $79,963 to $85,591 p.a. (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

About your opportunity

To provide administrative systems support in relation to confidential clinical records/information (digital and paper) within a hospital setting. This role contributes to patient flow by ensuring clinical records and information are available for clinicians to provide timely patient care.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

  • Highly regarded: Ability to prioritise and manage workloads to achieve tasks within designated time frames and perform tasks with limited supervision.
  • Highly regarded: Proven high-level attention to detail to read and interpret clinical identifiers and ensure clinical documents are filed in the correct patient medical record, in the correct order of filing and in the correct encounter in the ieMR.
  • Highly regarded: High level communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
  • Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply standards, policies and procedures relevant to the role.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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:

Kim McKavanagh on (07) 4433 1334.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV661715

Applications close: Monday, 6 October 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

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