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Administration Officer - Theatre Bookings


QEII Hospital, Coopers Plains

Are you a highly organised administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy coordinating complex schedules, working with a diverse range of stakeholders & making a real difference to patient outcomes?

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We are seeking an Administration Officer – Theatre Bookings to join our Patient Administration Services team at QEII Hospital. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting elective surgery services by coordinating theatre bookings, maintaining surgical waiting lists and ensuring patients receive timely access to care.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS06685142
Closing date 24-Jun-2026
Job duration Up to Jan 2027 with possibility of ext.
Contact person Katrina Kelly
Contact details (07) 3182 6239
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About the role

As a key member of the Theatre Bookings team, you will:

  • Coordinate elective surgery bookings and manage waiting list activities
  • Process procedure cancellations, rescheduling and patient updates
  • Maintain accurate patient records and booking information within Queensland Health systems
  • Support effective utilisation of theatre resources and operating schedules
  • Produce reports, undertake audits and contribute to data integrity activities
  • Liaise with clinicians, case managers and multidisciplinary teams to support patient flow
  • Deliver responsive, professional and customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Assist with ongoing improvements to booking processes and service delivery

About you

You will be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with:

  • Experience working in a busy administrative or healthcare environment
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High-level computer skills and confidence learning new systems
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology or healthcare administration (highly desirable)

Experience with elective surgery bookings, patient administration systems or waiting list management will be highly regarded.

What we can offer you

At Metro South Health, when you join us, you'll benefit from:

  • Working within one of Queensland's largest and most respected health services
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Meaningful work that directly contributes to patient care and service delivery
  • Flexible work practices and work-life balance initiatives
  • A diverse, inclusive and values-driven workplace

Our values

Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence guide everything we do and underpin our commitment to delivering exceptional care to our community.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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