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Ward Administrator (Mental Health Adult Inpatient Unit)
Rockhampton
Step into a role where your sharp coordination and steady presence shapes the daily flow of our Adult Inpatient Unit.
As the Ward Administrator, you’ll be the trusted anchor of a fast-paced clinical environment, supporting admissions, coordinating patient information, guiding visitors, and ensuring seamless ward operations. This role offers genuine autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting consumers across Central Queensland.
If you thrive in a busy environment, love being the go-to person, and want a role that matters - this is your next step. Apply now and make your mark.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5L672226 |
| Closing date | 05-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Until March 2026 |
| Contact person | Jill Seierup |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5686 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Adult Community Service Team is based in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast and provides a service to consumers with complex mental illness in outpatient and home settings, through a range of community mental health interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referral for adults from Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional area.
About the role:
The Ward Administrator role is ideal for a dynamic and self-motivated person who thrives on working in a busy environment. Administrative and clerical work related to patient admissions, in-patient stays, and discharges, working under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).
About you:
- Provide support to the Inpatient Unit by assisting with the completion of a range of administrative duties including but not limited to compilation and management of patient admission papers, clinical notes, private claim forms, billing, and collation of statistical data and reports.
- Consult with patients to obtain correct details for completion of admissions, including Patient Election Form processing, ensuring information is recorded accurately in the relevant Queensland Health system using appropriate procedures.
- Being the first point of contact for visitors arriving on the ward, answering the phone, booking appointments, maintaining clinical information systems, and staff support.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and requisitioning and supply of stores, stationery, and related accounts.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $8,138 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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L672226
Applications close: Monday, 5 January 2026
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