Administrative Officer Trainee (Identified)

About this role

About the opportunity  

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is committed to growing and supporting our First Nations Health workforce and the Administrative Traineeship program provides trainees with full time employment, whilst completing a certificate III in Business Administration.

The Administrative Officer trainees are supported to reach their full potential through meaningful, on-the-job training combined with localised education and culturally safe mentoring and support towards achieving each milestone.

Trainees work as a valued member of the administrative team; you will contribute to the delivery of quality administrative services while developing the skills and experience needed to build a rewarding career within the health sector.

These roles will work within three (3) Service Groups - Women's & Children's, Surgical Services and Medical Services.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $2374.50 - $2769.50  p.f. (AO2)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:  

  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and either  
  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or  
  • is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

  To allow the panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (Identified) role, the panel will seek your response to the following questions. 

  • Who is your mob? 
  • Where is your country? 
  • How do you contribute to your community? ​
• This is a VPD risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Alisha Kyle on (07) 4433 0083

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV669801

Applications close:  Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.