An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Officer who provides a high level of confidential administrative support for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). This position is a prime point of contact for internal communication daily and externally with various departments and agencies.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Officer who provides a high level of confidential administrative support for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).  This position is a prime point of contact for internal communication daily and externally with various departments and agencies.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Virtual Acute Care Service (VACS) situated at Caloundra Health Service, provides virtual care and surveillance via phone or telehealth.  VACS is a multidisciplinary medical, nursing, and administrative team operating a 7-day service between 0800-1630.  VACS' aim is to be a safety net between acute and primary care, supporting patients who might otherwise represent to Emergency Departments (ED's) or deteriorate in the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Exercise judgement when necessary to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined.
• Effectively communicate with customers and demonstrate understanding, empathy, patience, and a positive service focus.
• Provide advice and support in the admission and discharge planning process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients presenting to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Remuneration value up to $97,656 p.a., comprising salary between $76,963- $85,591p.a., or salary rates: $38.81- $43.16 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO3). (Full time and/or part time position available). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

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.

• SC634687-RD (PDF, 457KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants