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Administration Officer (Horn Island and Murray Island)
Horn and Murray Island
This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.
Be the backbone of essential services in the heart of the Torres Strait on beautiful Horn Island and Murray Island
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC694722 |
| Closing date | 17-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Temp Full Time for 12 months (with poss of ext.) |
| Contact person | Charlotte Nona |
| Contact details | 0455 051 890 Access the National Relay Service |
Administration Officer | 2 positions available | Horn Island and Murray (Mer) Island
Temporary Full Time for 12 months (with possibility of extension)!
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Charlotte Nona (0455 051 890), would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
🌴 About Horn Island
Located in the heart of the Torres Strait, Horn Island offers a unique lifestyle where rich cultural heritage, stunning coastal scenery, and a close-knit community come together. As a key transport and service hub for the region, Horn Island provides easy access to neighbouring islands while offering a relaxed tropical environment. Residents and visitors enjoy fishing, boating, historical attractions, and the opportunity to experience the vibrant traditions of Torres Strait Islander culture.
🌴 About Murray (Mer) Island
Mer Island, also known as Murray Island, is one of the easternmost inhabited islands in the Torres Strait and is renowned for its strong cultural significance and beautiful natural surroundings. Home to a proud and welcoming community, Mer offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Torres Strait Islander culture while enjoying a peaceful island lifestyle. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush landscapes, the island provides an enriching environment for both work and community engagement.
💬About the role
This role is responsible for the effective administration and day-to-day operation of the Primary Health Care Centre's front reception, ensuring clients receive professional and efficient service. The position supports appointment scheduling, client presentations, and revenue optimisation through the Rural and Remote Medical Benefits Scheme, while also providing high-quality reception and clerical services. Working closely with the Health Centre Manager, the successful applicant will play a key role in supporting administrative functions and helping to deliver accessible healthcare services to the community.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $82,180 - $91,312 per annum
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
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