Make a change in our community; CQ SPACE is looking for an Administration Officer to support Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care Team.

Deliver admin support, coordinate care, and work within a vibrant multidisciplinary team. Be part of a program that values cultural safety, continuous learning, and improving end-of-life care. If you're organized, passionate about quality care, and want to make a difference in the lives of elderly Australians, make the move and join CQ SPACE.

Make a meaningful impact, apply now!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care, improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. CQ SPACE is intended to support people at end-of-life residing in all accredited Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACs) public and private, and Multipurpose Health Services (MPHS) with dedicated RACs beds in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service catchment area.

About the role:

• Provide effective, efficient, and comprehensive administrative support including general duties such as answering phones, reception, photocopying, scanning, faxing, stock ordering and typing general correspondence.
• Have a strong focus for patient/client care and expectations with a demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team, utilise high level communication, problem solving and negotiation skills with limited supervision.
• Use of Queensland Health and CQHHS clinical information systems and databases, e.g., Patient Information Systems.

About you:

• Proficiency in contemporary computer software applications, particularly HBCIS, The Viewer, Dragon Medical Workflow Manager, Microsoft Office, Outlook and calendar applications.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and written communications skills which reflect the ability to liaise effectively, diplomatically and discretely at all levels of the organisation and with other government and non-government agencies, community organisations and members of the public.
• Proven ability to work within a team in a diverse and complex environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $19,531 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.81 - $43.16 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au 
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5I661374

Applications close: Thursday, 2 October 2025

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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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  BA5I661374 - Administration Officer (PDF, 337KB)
  Role Description