Job details

About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field 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.

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.

What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Full-time up to 02/11/2025 (with the possibility of extension - not exceeding a total of 12 months)

Remuneration package of up to $10,921 p.m. 

• Salary range: $4046.40 to $4402.60 p.f. (AO5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options and generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity
The Emergency Preparedness and Continuity Management (EPCM) Support Officer supports the development, implementation and performance monitoring of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) business continuity, emergency and disaster management frameworks.

The role contributes to ensuring that the core organisational aspects (accountabilities) of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery for emergency and disaster management are documented, evaluated, and continuously improved within the Townsville HHS.

Requirements:

• Travel may be required in this position, both within the THHS and throughout Queensland.
• This position may be required to work outside of normal business hours/participate in an out-of-hours roster.
• Applicants are required to be proficient in the use of of MS Excel / MS Word.

Highly desirable

• Possession of a post graduate qualification in Queensland Disaster/Emergency Management Arrangements (or equivalent).
• Possession of a Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment and Training (or equivalent).
• Possession of a Fire Safety Advisor qualification.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?
Enquiries: David Mincher on (07) 4433 3385.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV640598
Applications close: 17/06/2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 EPCM Support Officer 32027507 (Word, 493KB)
  Role Description