The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is passionate about improving the health and lives of the North Queensland community. We strive to be a leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia, and, as one of the region's largest employers, we are also proud to be a part of the community that we serve.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Team Leader to join the team at Townsville University Hospital.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service provides a number of world-class services to the community.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers specialist care in general surgery and many specialty areas. These include neurosurgery, ENT, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, plastic surgery maxilliofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery and paediatric surgery.

Surgical Outpatients Clinics

Patients who require surgery are first seen by our Surgical Outpatients clinics. During this time patients are categorised into an urgency category, with one being the most urgent and three being the least urgent. This ensures that those most in need of care will receive their treatment first. 

The Administration Team Leader ensures that patients and visitors experience a positive experience by providing leadership and management of the administration services and the people who provide them.

Mandatory Requirements

No formal qualifications are required for this position however business, administrative or health management qualifications would be well regarded.

Your Application

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss.
• A short response (maximum of two pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and key attributes of the position.

Other information

This is a VPD risk role.

Once completed, your application should be submitted online via a Queensland Government computer – visit https://smartjobs.govnet.qld.gov.au . If you have difficulties, please contact Recruitment Services on 1300 193 156

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information Package for Applicants (PDF, 125KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Preparation of Documents if you are the successful Candidate (PDF, 94KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO4 Team Leader (Surgery & Ambulatory) 30477139 (PDF, 140KB)
  Role Description