The Administration Manager for our Operational Divisions provides expert, technical and risk assessment advice to Executive, Managers and staff to ensure that the administrative service delivery is aligned to business goals and Gold Coast Health direction.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Administration Manager (Surgical and Critical Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Actively contribute to the financial management of all administration within the Division
• Support the successful completion of projects in a complex clinical environment
• Lead and promote the transformation of workplace efficiencies and digital modernisation
• Develop and communicate service delivery information to large teams of administration staff

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A relevant qualification would be well regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $125,607 - $134,548 per annum

About Us

People and Operations is responsible for steering Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services strategy to improve Hospital and Health service performance through its people and key support systems.

Administrative Services provide a range of administrative support across all facilities. 

This position will lead Administration Services within Surgical and Critical Care Specialities across GCHHS sites including Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes and Southport Health Precinct by implementing unit, divisional and Health Service Strategies.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 31 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC690402

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC690402 - RD (PDF)