Administrative Officer Casual

About the work unit / facility

Surgical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your opportunity

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Adminstrative Officer Casual opportunities. 

If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 6 months and you will be contacted further by the Surgical Service Group at the time an opportunity arises. Further participation in other recruitment selection processes (for example written application and/or interview) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for available positions. 

Administrative Officers provide a frontline administrative support and booking service for all patients, ensuring the efficient utilisation of booking time available for Consultants and Clinicians. Provide a high level of customer service, demonstrating understanding, empathy, patience and a positive attitude.

About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

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.

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

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $40.22 to $46.91 p.h. (AO2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Highly regarded: Excellent data entry with high level attention to detail to ensure quality of data and high standards of work.
• Highly regarded: Experience in providing administrative and booking support in Health or similar industry.
• Highly regarded: Highly organised with engaging interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Crystal O'Keefe on (07) 4433 5393.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV685926

Applications close: Sunday, 20 September 2026

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.