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Administration Officer (Cardiology)
Rockhampton
Ready for a 3-month opportunity that keeps you on your toes? If you’re the person who can juggle a ringing phone, a patient transfer, a visitor at the desk and a dozen competing priorities without losing your cool — we want you.
This 3-month backfill at Rockhampton Hospital puts you right at the heart of the ward. You’ll keep patient movements on track, connect patients and visitors with the right people, support medical and nursing teams, and ensure the admin details don’t fall through the cracks.
It’s fast-paced, people-focused and anything but sitting quietly behind a desk. Are you ready for it?
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6I691790 |
| Closing date | 20-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 3 December 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Chloe Gilbert |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 7299 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed major referral hospital and the specialist hub for Central Queensland, supporting patients from across the region and surrounding rural communities. With state-of-the-art facilities and integrated cancer care, it offers a broad range of specialist services including Emergency, ICU, Cardiology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and more.
It's also a strong education and career development hub, with university partnerships, an active Medical Education Unit and accredited training across multiple specialties. With a focus on “growing our own” workforce, clinicians have excellent opportunities to develop their skills, train and progress their careers while working in a major regional hospital.
About the role:
- 📞 Provide frontline support to patients, visitors and staff, managing enquiries, phone calls and reception services.
- 🚶 Coordinate patient flow by organising appointments, transfers, discharges, transport and patient movements.
- 🤝 Support nursing and medical teams with administrative tasks, documentation, reporting and patient record management.
- 💻 Manage patient information and hospital systems, including data entry, financial information, scheduling and updating records.
- 🧠 Work independently and prioritise competing demands, ensuring an efficient, professional and patient-focused service.
About you:
- Highly organised and self-motivated: Strong prioritisation skills, able to work autonomously and manage competing demands.
- Confident with technology: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn hospital information systems.
- Strong administrative & medical knowledge: Able to interpret patient information and medical records, with the capacity to quickly develop knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent communication and teamwork: Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicates professionally and sensitively with patients, staff and the public.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $8,423 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $40.17 - $44.67 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I691790
Applications close: Sunday, 20 September 2026
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