Curious about a career in the public health system but need flexibility? This temporary part-time opportunity offers hands-on experience in paediatrics while protecting your work/life balance.

As an Administration Officer, you’ll be the welcoming face and organisational backbone of a busy ward, supporting clinicians, patients and families every day. Perfect for those wanting flexibility, this fixed-term opportunity offers consistent part-time hours, a supportive team environment and hands-on experience in Queensland’s public health system.

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Job details

About us:

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.

About the role:

Respond to enquiries and provide information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery within a hospital setting. Contribute to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff, coordinating all patient movements.

About you:

• Respond to general reception enquiries on the ward by answering all incoming telephone calls and ensuring accurate transfer of messages and information to support patients and staff.
• As the primary contact on the ward, assist and direct visitors by accessing patient information and providing an effective and courteous front counter service.
• Contribute to patient flow efficiencies on the ward and throughout the hospital by liaising with a range of staff to coordinate appointments, resources and movements on behalf of patients.
• Perform a support role to medical and nursing staff within the department by assisting with the preparation and completion of a range of documentation and administrative duties, including reporting, patient chart auditing, transport of patient records as required.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $4,069 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L672730

Applications close: Thursday, 22 January 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5L672730 - Administration Officer (Paediatrics) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)