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Executive Support Officer, Rural and Remote Services - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Keep healthcare moving.
Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as an Executive Support Officer with Rural and Remote Services (RRS). In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will provide high-level support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Service Director, coordinating operations, managing executive communications, and supporting strategic priorities across a rural and remote health network. Your work will help deliver quality healthcare services to communities throughout the Cairns and Hinterland region.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH686923 |
| Closing date | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jennifer Fitzsimons |
| Contact details | 0447 042 336 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rural and Remote Services (RRS) comprises the region outside Cairns - south to Tully, west to Croydon, north to Mossman and northeast to Cow Bay. The RRS consists of three activity based funded facilities (Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba), Lotus Glen Correctional Facility Primary Health Centre, Yarrabah Emergency Service, and single nurse Primary Health centres located at Croydon, Georgetown, Forsayth, Millaa Millaa, Malanda, Cow Bay, Dimbulah and Chillagoe.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you opportunity:
- Provide confidential high level administrative/executive support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Service Director and Rural and Remote Services in a mature and professional manner which ensures the integrity and efficiency of that Office.
- Co-ordinate communication across rural and remote services regarding bed management to facilitate patient flow.
- Prepare weekly daily staff variance forms for department staff incorporating leave takings and amendments to ensure human resource integrity.
- Coordinate and assist in the completion of human resource, payroll and recruitment processes on behalf of the Director. Run regular payroll and finance reports, leave and accrual reports for the Director as required.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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