The Child Development Program support officer will provide a high level of efficient, effective and professional administration support to the Office of the Child Development Director and Medical Director – CYCHS.

Job details

About the Role

• Manage and coordinate the daily functioning of the relevant Director and Medical Director portfolios in a demanding and fast paced environment, informed by a high level of understanding of the policy, procedures and governance structures.
• Organise, coordinate and manage the administrative functions for the relevant Director and Medical Director portfolios in a professional manner, including screening incoming calls, email management, diary management, organise travel itineraries, coordinating education and planning days, coordinating recruitment processes and managing an effective records management system/database.
• Research, prepare and/or coordinate the development of high-level responses to enquiries, correspondence, issues and other documentation to ensure appropriate action and completion of responses within required timeframes.
• Work autonomously, problem solve and exercise judgement to manage, coordinate and maintain delegated program compliance activities and adhoc initiatives to achieve high quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Finance and HR policies to support and guide Directors and the Child Development management team.
• Perform meeting secretariat functions including preparation of meeting packs (agenda, reports etc), minute taking, organising and scheduling meetings, sourcing and organising venues, equipment and catering as required.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• 672566 - AO4 CDP Program Support - RD (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)