An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Cairns Acute and Community Services as an Executive Support Officer (Director of Nursing and Midwifery). You will provide administrative management to the office of the Director of Nursing and Midwifery providing high quality, confidential, administrative and executive support.

Job details

About us: 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.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will:

• Provide high quality, confidential administrative/executive support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) - Cairns Hospital in a mature and professional manner which ensures the integrity and efficiency of that office.
• Undertake research, prepare, collate and format high-quality written correspondence. This may include correspondence such as letters, memorandums, emails, briefing notes, business cases, PowerPoint presentations and financial reports utilising appropriate corporate templates and within the necessary timeframe.
• Coordinate and assist with projects allocated to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) - Cairns Hospital and relevant stakeholders. This may include basic research, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project progress to project teams and district Executive as required.
• Provide efficient secretariat and logistical support to committees, working groups and events/functions. This may include the coordination of meetings, preparation of agendas, completion and distribution of minutes, record keeping and organising catering.

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.

• CAH649478 Role Description (PDF, 1.39MB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants