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Administration Officer (Surgical Wards)


Clinical Information Services, Corporate Service Group, Townsville University Hospital


Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare?

Seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our supportive team.

Apply today to embark on a rewarding opportunity within the Clinical Information Administration Services team.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV684260
Closing date 14-Jun-2026
Job duration Permanent part-time, 45.6 hours p.f.
Contact person Trent Altadonna
Contact details 07 4433 3406
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About the opportunity  

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare?  Clinical Information Administration Services has an exciting opportunity in Surgical Wards team at Townsville University Hospital where you will contribute to delivering exceptional person-centered care to patients, their families and the community.

The Administration Officer plays a crucial role in providing administrative support within a fast-paced hospital environment.  As a vital member of the administrative team, you will collaborate with stakeholders to manage and coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations in Surgical Wards and the wider Clinical Information Administration Service.  A high level of professionalism and empathy must be maintained while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines.

Apply today to embark on a rewarding opportunity within the Clinical Information Administration Services team.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight. 

Role requirements

  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $39.98 - $44.46 p.h. (AO3)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
  • Locality allowance
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrated experience and high-level skills using the Microsoft Office 365 suite and corporate/patient information systems and databases.
  • Integrity: Demonstrates sound decision making, proven ability to work effectively as an individual with limited supervision and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and ensures work output and decisions are ethical and of a high standard.
  • Compassion: Demonstrates patient/client focus, patience, understanding, confidentiality and can navigate through ambiguity, including the ability to deescalate difficult situations.
  • Accountability: Demonstrated ability at engaging in coordinating tasks and workflow, is action oriented, takes ownership, drives results and delivers exceptional person-centred care to patients, families and the community.
  • Respect: Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with the proven ability to manage conflict, communicates appropriately and proficiently, and actively participates in a working environment supporting equity and diversity.
  • Engagement: Proven ability to collaborate within a team to cultivate a strong unity, build effective relationships with diverse personalities and adapts to meet the needs of a changing work environment.

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Trent Altadonna on (07) 4433 3406

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684260

Applications close:  Sunday, 14 June 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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