Looking for a rewarding opportunity to showcase your administration expertise? This backfill opportunity offers the chance to join one of three specialist departments – Paediatrics, Cardiology, or Anaesthetics for up to 12 months.

Working closely with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary teams, you'll coordinate a variety of administrative functions including meetings, rosters, correspondence, reporting, and day-to-day operations. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy environment. Apply today and take the next step in your Queensland Health career.

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a major 305-bed regional referral hospital serving as the central hub for specialist healthcare across Central Queensland. It supports surrounding hospitals and rural facilities, with patients frequently transferred to Rockhampton for advanced investigation and specialist treatment. The hospital recently established integrated cancer care services in a new facility equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology.

In addition to providing a broad range of specialist services - including emergency medicine, general medicine, cardiology, renal medicine, intensive care, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and palliative care, our hospital is also a significant centre for medical education and workforce development.

About the role:

• Provide high-level confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Clinical Director and departmental staff, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the unit.
• Coordinate and manage key administrative functions, including diary and appointment management, meeting preparation and minutes, correspondence, rosters, timesheets, leave requests, and locum invoice processing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the department, maintaining effective communication with staff, consumers, and multidisciplinary teams while delivering professional and customer-focused service.
• Utilise strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, meet deadlines, and contribute to continuous service improvements.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and reports, ensure data integrity across Queensland Health systems, and comply with relevant policies, procedures, workplace standards, and legislative requirements.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level clerical, secretarial, and administrative support, with advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and office administration.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilise hospital information systems, including S4HANA, HBCIS, and other healthcare-specific software applications.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally and confidentially with staff, patients, the public, and external stakeholders while delivering a customer-focused service.
• Experience coordinating meetings and preparing agendas, minutes, and correspondence, along with the ability to research information, maintain accurate records, and apply knowledge of Medical Officer employment conditions and awards.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $100,585 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $39.98 - $44.46 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

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) RK6F685261

Applications close: Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6F685261 - Directors Secretaries (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)