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About the work unit / facility

Women's and Children's Service Group / 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, engage with multidisciplinary teams, 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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $2950.00 to $3280.70 p.f. (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 a high level of confidential, secretarial /executive support to the defined specialty teams within the Women's & Children's Service Group (WCSG) – Paediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Neonatal, and liaise as required with a range of clients from within and external to the organisation.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
• Highly regarded: The ability to provide high quality confidential secretarial support and medical typing to consultants and other members of the WCSG Executive and specialty teams.
• The ability to organise and collate agendas, arrange, and coordinate meetings, provide confidential and accurate minute recording and distribution as required.
• Highly desirable: The ability to provide administrative support for the Consultant On-Call Roster, including submission of documentation to Payroll.
• Highly regarded: The ability to participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal systems, processes, and work practices. Identify areas for improvement and recommend and or implement enhancements to existing practices relevant to the Service.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications

Contact: Michele Burns on (07) 4433 1453.

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV640703

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.

• AO3 Excecutive Support Officer 32009853 (Word, 555KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit