Ready to make every word count? Step into this temporary role until October 2026!

As the Medical Typist, you’ll turn dictations into precise, professional reports, combining sharp attention to detail with the independence to manage your own workflow. Every transcript you complete supports timely, accurate patient care. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where confidentiality, communication, and care go hand in hand.

If you’re organised, detailed, and love transforming spoken words into clinical clarity - this is your calling!

Job details

About us:

The Rockhampton Hospital is a 305 bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation. Rockhampton Hospital provides training for Medical Students participating in University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School and has links with the Central Queensland University for Nursing and Health Studies. There is a strong emphasis on strengthening the “grow your own” medical workforce with an active Medical Education Unit and registrar training as a major focus within the Health Service.

About the role:

• Provide transcripts of medical dictations in a timely, accurate, efficient and confidential manner.
• Promote a working environment that is conducive to high motivation, productivity and standards of professionalism and commitment to client service.
• Maintain harmonious and productive work relationships and contribute towards being a team member working within a dynamic work area.

About you:

• While not mandatory, transcription skills and medical terminology course is highly desirable.
• Ability to type 75 words per minute with 98% accuracy is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $4,069 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.81 - $43.16 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) RK5K669509

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 November 2025

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Further information

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

Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• RK5K669509 - Administration Officer (Medical Typist) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)