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Administration Officer - Cairns
Cairns
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You are invited to join a dynamic team with Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services as an Administration Officer. In this role you will carry out a range of frontline administrative duties that support the work of the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS). The successful applicant will provide a high level of administrative support and as prioritised through mental health leadership team.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687713 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Bridget lewis |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2701 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is responsible for delivering Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service while supporting other Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion.
Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provide a range of innovative services, staffed by multidisciplinary teams with a broad mix of skills, knowledge and professional backgrounds. These currently include Community Services, Specialised Services, Acute and Sub-Acute Bed Based Services, Access Services and Rural Remote and Indigenous Services.
The primary catchment of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services covers the Cairns and Hinterland region incorporating various areas ranging from Mossman in the north, Tully in the south to Mareeba and Atherton in the west.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of administrative duties with minimal supervision, set work priorities and meet deadlines. Tasks include but are not limited to frontline reception, phone coverage, switchboard, preparing incoming/outgoing mail, client file management, appointment management, resource management, and filing.
- Coordinating doctor clinics including bulk billing, appointment scheduling, chart preparation as required.
- Maintaining fleet vehicles including servicing/maintenance, ordering new/replacement vehicles and incident management
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.
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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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