Step into a dynamic Administration Officer Reliever role at Rockhampton Hospital, where you won’t just do admin - you’ll rotate across different units and get a real behind-the-scenes understanding of how each area of the hospital runs. Every shift is a chance to build your knowledge of diverse medical specialties while keeping services flowing smoothly.

No two days are the same - you’ll move between teams, solve problems as they come up, and see how each unit contributes to the bigger picture. If you’re organised, confident with systems, and ready to grow your hospital experience fast, this is your entry into it all.

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305 bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

Rockhampton Hospital has recently gained accreditation for training in emergency medicine as well as being accredited for training in general surgery, anaesthetics, intensive care, general medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry.

About the role:

• Provide efficient, high-quality administrative support across multiple positions within the Rockhampton Hospital Administrative Support and Development Unit, ensuring continuity of service.
• Use sound judgment to prioritise workload, maintain accuracy, and deliver responsible, reliable work both independently and within a team setting.
• Utilise hospital information systems effectively, ensuring data is accurate, timely, complete, and supports clinical and management decision-making.
• Support medical and nursing staff through a range of administrative tasks, including reception duties, documentation, filing, audits, and patient record management.

About you:

• Ability to safely perform physical duties of the role, including lifting, bending, squatting, ladder use, and transporting files/charts using trolleys as required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative and sound judgement in situations where procedures or precedents are not clearly defined.
• Proficiency in computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-focused administrative support.
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills to support clinical and non-clinical teams in a busy hospital environment.

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) RK6F686866

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 July 2026

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.

Documents

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

• RK6F686866 - Administration Officer - Reliever (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)