Be the organised, go-to person who keeps things running smoothly in this high performing office. As the Directors Secretary you’ll manage diaries, meetings, communications, and juggle priorities like a pro. Delivering a consistently high standard of administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Director of Corporate and Support Services and other department staff, you bring structure, accuracy, and professionalism to the role.

You will thrive working autonomously while also being a valued member of a multidisciplinary team to provide consumer-focused service with professionalism, empathy, and patience. If you are someone who thrives on responsibility, organisation and initiative, this role has “you” written all over it!

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

About the role:

Responsible for providing, developing and maintaining an efficient, effective, ethical, and confidential administrative and secretarial support service to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Director of Corporate and Support Services and other department staff. This position operates with a high degree of independence in performing the duties of the position while maintaining open channels of communication between all staff within the department and other members of multidisciplinary teams.

• Provide accurate and timely information and assistance to clients and staff within the Hospital and Health Service and external agencies.
• Provide an effective reception service.

About you:

• High standard of clerical, administrative and secretarial support.
• Proven ability to act as Minute Secretary, collate agendas, organise meetings and compile correspondence arising from the minutes.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in reception and administrative duties, keyboard and contemporary word processing and spread sheet skills appropriate to the position.
• Knowledge of, or an ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of myHR, S4HANA, HBCIS, and other hospital specific software.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and act as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team to provide an effective customer focused service.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, and the ability to perform duties on a day-to-day basis in the absence of decision makers.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $99,508 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.38 - $46.10 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) RK6A674841

Applications close: Sunday, 15 February 2026

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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.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

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

• RK6A674841 - Directors Secretary (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)