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Medical Typist
Clinical Information Systems, Corporate Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV679973 |
| Closing date | 20-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 mnths, option to ext to 12 mnths not exc 12mnths |
| Contact person | Susan Dorries |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 0947 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Patient Correspondence Hub / Clinical Information Services / Corporate Services / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $79,272, to $88,158 p.a. (AO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
This role delivers exceptional person-centered customer service to patients, their families and the public. The role works collaboratively as a member of the administrative team and provides quality support to deliver a high standard of organisational and patient-focused outcomes.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to effectively, efficiently and accurately transcribe clinical dictations from analogue and/or digital dictation systems.
- Highly regarded: Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols or demonstration of transferrable experience which would support the ability to quickly adapt within a health environment.
- Highly regarded Sound oral and written communication skills with advanced interpersonal skill demonstrating ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients and staff of all levels with tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion on a range of confidential and sensitive issues.
Applications
Contact: Susan Dorries on (07) 4433 0947.
Applications close: Monday, 20 April 2026
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679973
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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