An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service as an experienced Administration Officer. In this role you will respond to enquiries and provide information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery within a hospital setting and comprehensively support the Inpatient unit, Mental Health and Alcohol, Other Drug Services in the execution of their responsibilities by providing high level, efficient and professional administrative support.

Job details

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

This position works collaboratively as a member of the administrative team for the Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug service. The incumbent performs administrative functions as prioritised through negotiation with the Nurse Unit Manager.

In this role you will:

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager to oversee the management of equipment and building maintenance issues for the Mental Health Unit including the management of internal asset schedules and defect registers as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Adhere to processes by assisting the office of the Nurse Unit Manager in providing timely and correct data through rostering, leave forms, and sick notification information.
• Comply with and adhere to Queensland Health policies, procedures, standards and legislation relevant to the role and work area.
• Anticipate administrative requirements from medical staff and patients, provide administrative advice and support to contribute to the daily operations of the Mental Health Unit.
• Be an effective team member, willing to learn and contribute to continuous business improvement, innovation and adoption of best practice standards and procedures.

*While not mandatory, relevant experience in medical terminology and advanced typing skill equivalent or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification would be well regarded.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CAH642052 Role Description (PDF, 537KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Application Kit