At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep the Emergency Department running smoothly with high-level administrative support.
- Company: Rockhampton Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in Central Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in emergency care while honing your organisational skills.
- Qualifications: Strong clerical skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
The predicted salary is between 41.44 - 46.05 $ per hour.
Keep the Emergency Department running smoothly behind the scenes! You’ll provide high-level confidential support to the Clinical Director and team, coordinating meetings, correspondence, rosters, leave, timesheets and locum invoices. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, initiative and sound judgement are essential to managing competing priorities and keeping staff informed. Bring your administrative expertise, problem-solving skills and professional communication to a role where your work helps support the team delivering emergency care to our community.
About us
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing specialist care and investigations for patients across the region. Its newly established Cancer Care building features state-of-the-art medical equipment and delivers integrated cancer care services. Patients from major hospitals and smaller rural facilities across Central Queensland are referred to Rockhampton for specialised treatment and support.
About the role
- Provide high-level confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Clinical Director and Emergency Department staff.
- Coordinate diaries, appointments, meetings, agendas, minutes, correspondence and departmental communications.
- Manage competing priorities, deadlines and urgent requests independently, using initiative and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
- Process timesheets and locum invoices, coordinate weekly rosters and leave requests, and elevate staffing gaps to support adequate service coverage.
- Maintain audit databases, prepare reports, ensure accurate recordkeeping, manage office equipment and communicate professionally with staff, consumers and multidisciplinary teams.
About you
- High-level clerical, secretarial and administrative skills, including advanced word processing, spreadsheet and keyboard proficiency.
- Ability to learn and use Queensland Health systems, including S4HANA, HBCIS, myHR and other hospital-specific software.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, discretion and a customer-focused approach when working with staff, consumers and external agencies.
What we offer
- Total remuneration value of up to $104,183 p.a. is comprised of an hourly rate between $41.44 - $46.05 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Directors Secretary employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
