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Executive Business Support Officer - Chief Operating Officer
Mount Isa
Join the Heart of Executive Operations at NWHHS!
Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join the Office of the Health Service Chief Executive and play a pivotal role supporting executive leaders across North West Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI689353 |
| Closing date | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Elizabeth Lee |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4469 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You will provide high-level confidential administrative and executive support to members of the Executive Leadership Team within the Office of the Health Service Chief Executive.
Working within a collaborative and professional environment, you will help drive efficient business operations, manage executive priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support quality healthcare delivery.
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
- Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
- PLUS, access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
Requirements
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Elizabeth Lee on (07) 4744 4469.
Applications close: Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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