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Directors Secretary - Surgical
Rockhampton region
Step into the rewarding permanent Director’s Secretary – Surgical position.
In this role you will provide efficient, high-quality secretarial support to the Surgical Department at Rockhampton Hospital, ensuring smooth and effective administrative operations.
Showcase your administrative support skills, apply now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5K670761 |
| Closing date | 14-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Helen Knuth |
| Contact details | 07 49207244 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Rockhampton Hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by a 6 bed Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit (ICU/HDU). The Department is accredited for specialist training and is heavily involved in teaching and research.
Rockhampton Hospital performed 6,771 elective surgeries during 2021 financial year. Our highly skilled theatre staff also delivered 3,398 emergency surgeries. The Department encompasses surgical specialities: General Surgery, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Urology and Ophthalmology teams and has a workforce of approximately 35 medical staff.
About the role:
Provide, develop and maintain an efficient, effective, ethical, and confidential secretarial and administrative support service to the Clinical Director and other Departmental Staff. This position operates with a high degree of independence in performing the duties of the position while maintaining open channels of communication between all staff within the department and other members of multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide high standard confidential secretarial and administration support to the Clinical Director to ensure smooth functioning of the unit daily.
- Use high level communication skills both verbal and written to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings ensuring accuracy and formatting in line with expected standards.
- Organise, coordinate, and manage all secretarial and administrative aspects, including diary, appointment and meeting management for the Clinical Director and departmental staff in a professional manner.
- Maintain audit databases and generate reports for departmental meetings.
- Comply with policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines relevant to the position, including human resource management, workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $97,656 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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K670761.
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December 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.
This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.
Documents
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