Looking for a role that keeps you on your toes while offering great work–life balance? This casual admin opportunity supporting services across Emerald, Capella and the Gemfields is the perfect fit for you.

In this varied administration role, you’ll help keep day-to-day hospital operations running smoothly by providing clerical support across multiple departments. From managing appointments, maintaining patient records and handling enquiries, to working across key health systems and databases, you’ll play an important part in delivering efficient, high-quality service to patients and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, work with a supportive team, and enjoy the flexibility of a casual role. Apply now and be part of a team that helps keep healthcare moving.

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospitals and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region. Emerald Hospital provides services at the Capella Primary Health Clinic and the Gemfields Primary Health Clinic.

Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy is for Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible.

About the role:

• You will provide timely, high level, quality, confidential administrative support service to the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service as required.
• Undertake administrative support tasks and functions for a variety of departments, ensuring effective day to day operations are maintained, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, self-direction and independence in the absence of direct supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of a large number of specialised PC based systems.
• Carry out general clerical duties such as but not limited to answering telephones/switchboard queries in a professional manner, filing, word processing, data entry and maintaining records including medical records, banking and mailing.
• Make appointments, reschedule appointments, confirm and business activity statements clinics as requested.

About you:

• Possession of tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with staff and the public.
• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads, whilst working autonomously and to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Use initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to resolve problems.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication (written and oral), problem solving and negotiation skills to enhance ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to maintain discretion, act professionally, patiently and display a calm and confident approach when conversing with consumers.
• Ability to utilise high level knowledge and skills with personalised computer (PC) based systems, with particular expertise in the application of keyboard, word processing, spread sheeting and database services.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $49.97 - $55.57 p.h. (includes 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport

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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6C678364

Applications close: Sunday, 29 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CH6C678364 - Administration Officer (Casual) (PDF)