Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Administration Team!

• The Emergency Department Administration Officer provides and maintains a high level of responsive and effective administrative support and customer service function to the 24 hour Emergency Department

• Casual opportunities available

Job details

About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

 About the role

These positions work a variety of rosters and working conditions. This role contributes to the patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff within the department.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge in the use of Hospital Based Computer system to include HBCIS, iEMR, and FirstNet with advance knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including electronic communication.
• Ability to undertake challenging administration projects and experience in performing general administrative functions.
• High level organisational skills and the ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines in an environment of conflicting priorities. Also has a high level of data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Implements and plans ways to improve their skills across all skill sets, identifying gaps and seeking appropriate interventions and input from others.
• Ability to work autonomously and cohesively in a team environment to achieve common goals of the work unit.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment whilst maintaining discretions due to a variety of factors and possess a think on your feet approach.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

 To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM673311_01 Administration Officer - Emergency Department RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF)