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Administration Officer (Child Health)
Gladstone
Become part of a friendly, dedicated team providing essential support to children and their families as the Administration Officer at Child Health Gladstone. From booking appointments, to ensuring record accuracy, you are at the heart of the team, delivering warm, welcoming consumer focused service.
The Administration Officer role offers a mix of organisation, problem solving and teamwork, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow your ever-expanding skill set. If you are savvy with office systems, enjoy helping others and want to work in a positive environment making a real difference in the lives of children every day, our team needs you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6B675825 |
| Closing date | 25-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Until February 2027 |
| Contact person | Kelly Foster |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3351 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
We provide a range of community health and support services for children and their parents or carers to give every child the best possible start in life. Services may be offered in the home, or in community health centre and clinics. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of Child Health Nurses, Health Workers and Early Intervention Clinicians (either Social Workers or Psychologists).
About the role:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for Child Health while providing a professional and high quality customer service to the public, patients/clients, staff, and visitors.
- Provide general clerical duties, quality client service, patient bookings, receipting, correspondence and basic reports, minutes and agenda preparation and completion, records and statistics collation, typing, data entry, word processing and spreadsheeting of documents, use modern office equipment, switchboard, reception, filing and other duties as directed.
- High work ethics, the ability to work autonomously and ethical decision making in the achievement of departmental/organisational goals.
- Maintain and respect the confidentiality and privacy of clients/patients and other staff members.
- Maintain harmonious and productive working relationships and be a contributing team member committed to the principle of patient focused care and the concept of total quality service.
About you:
- Competent in the use of contemporary word processing, spread sheeting, database and other information systems ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Well-developed problem solving, consultation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to establish work priorities to meet deadlines without the need for direct supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters appropriately.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the possession of tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with staff and the public.
- Ability to work well within a team and adapt to a changing work environment.
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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6B675825
Applications close: Wednesday 25 February 2026
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