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Administration Officer (Bed Management Coordination) - Cairns Hospital


Cairns

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Play a vital role in supporting patient flow and hospital operations by coordinating administrative processes that help ensure beds are available when needed. Working closely with clinical teams, contractors and stakeholders across Cairns Hospital, you'll contribute to the efficient management of bed maintenance, repairs and fleet data. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a collaborative team where your organisational skills and attention to detail will support high-quality patient care.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH694883
Closing date 29-Oct-2026
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Jessica Rasmussen
Contact details 07 3542 2778
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About us:

The Clinical Equipment Unit (CEU) plays a key role in supporting safe, effective, and timely patient care across Cairns Hospital. The team coordinates the maintenance, repair and management of hospital beds and clinical equipment, ensuring essential resources remain available and operational to support patient flow and clinical services. Working in collaboration with clinical teams, contractors and stakeholders, the CEU contributes to efficient hospital operations within the largest referral hospital in Far North Queensland.
 
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
 
About your opportunity: 
 
In this position you will.....
  • Support the coordination of repair and maintenance activities by raising work orders, assisting with purchase order requests, logging quotes and parts, and allocating tasks to approved contractors in line with procurement and governance requirements.
  • Track and monitor the progress of bed repair and maintenance activities, escalating delays, safety concerns or issues to the Bed Coordinator or relevant stakeholders as required.
  • Support the coordination of repair and maintenance activities by raising work orders, assisting with purchase order requests, logging quotes and parts, and allocating tasks to approved contractors in line with procurement and governance requirements.
  • Track and monitor the progress of bed repair and maintenance activities, escalating delays, safety concerns or issues to the Bed Coordinator or relevant stakeholders as required.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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