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Program Support Officer - Tropical Public Health Unit


Townsville region

The Townsville Public Health Unit located the city centre of Townsville are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Program Support Officer to join their highly skilled and supportive team.

This is a temporary full-time role, up to 30/06/2025.


This role provides a broad range of business support and administrative functions to the Townsville Public Health Unit as required.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV670129
Closing date 08-Dec-2025
Job duration -30/06/2026
Contact person Sara O'Connor
Contact details (07) 4433 6953
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About Townsville Public Health Unit  

The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and provides public health services to the North West Hospital and Health Service.

Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals.  TPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby:

  • protecting the health of the population, and
  • prevention of disease and illness.

TPHU fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range:  $2950.00 - $3280.70 p.f. (AO3)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Sara O'Connor on (07) 4433 6953

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670129

Applications close:  Monday, 8 December 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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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