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Administration Officer (Theatre Reception) -
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/677651 |
| Closing date | 19-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Tamara Mulder |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7934 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
Mackay Base Hospital Theatre Unit is seeking applications for an Administration Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Theatre Receptionist provides a high level of confidential administrative support for the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS). This position is a prime point of contact for internal communication daily and externally with various departments and agencies.
The Theatre Receptionist responds to enquiries and provides information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery within a hospital setting. Contribute to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff.
Staff and budget responsibilities:
- Reports to: This position reports to the Business Manager.
- Supervises: This position has no direct reports.
- Human resource delegation: This position holds no HR delegation.
- Financial delegation: This position holds no financial delegation.
About the Team
The Theatre Department delivers patient-centred care across the perioperative continuum, supporting patients from pre-admission through to surgery and immediate postoperative handover. The team provides elective and emergency surgical services across multiple specialties within a dynamic, technologically advanced environment.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
