Step into a role where great administration helps make a challenging time a little easier for patients and their families.

As the Administrative Officer in Rockhampton Hospital’s Cancer Care Service, you’ll be the welcoming first point of contact while keeping the records, correspondence and day-to-day coordination that support patient care running smoothly.

Bring your organisational skills, attention to detail and people-focused approach to a collaborative clinical team. This three-month backfill opportunity, with the possibility of extension, is a chance to build your experience in a specialised service where professionalism, compassion and confidentiality matter every day.

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing a broad range of specialist medical services and access to advanced cancer care in a newly established, state-of-the-art facility.

Supporting patients referred from hospitals and rural facilities across the region, the hospital offers multidisciplinary care across emergency medicine, surgery, medicine, maternity, paediatrics, mental health and other specialties.

About the role:

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Cancer Care Service, assisting doctors, nurses and other clinical staff.
• Deliver patient-focused reception and telephone services as the first point of contact, using professionalism, tact and discretion.
• Manage patient correspondence, medical records, filing, document scanning and data entry using MOSAIQ and Microsoft Office.
• Work collaboratively with the team to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records in line with Queensland Health policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of service, confidentiality and ethical conduct while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.

About you:

• Strong clerical and administrative skills, including proficiency in word processing and computer-based systems; Past administrative experience and Cancer Care knowledge would be highly regarded.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with staff and the public.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work autonomously.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $7,335 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $33.14 - $38.90 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) RK6J694658

Applications close: Monday, 26 October 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6J694658 - Administrative Officer (Cancer Care) (PDF)