Patient Services Officer
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare?
The Outpatients Clinics Reception at Townsville University Hospital is seeking a Patient Services Officer to join their team on a permanent part-time basis.
PLEASE NOTE - This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.
About this role
About the opportunity:
This role delivers exceptional person-centred customer service to patients, their families and the public.
The role works collaboratively as a member of the administrative team and provides quality support to deliver a high standard of Organisational and patient-focused outcomes.
This role contributes to creating an exceptional place to work by consistently aligning workplace behaviours to organisational values.
This is a permanent part-time position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight.
About your new employer:
Career Growth and Development
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 (JCU).
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.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $41.44 to $46.05 p.h. (AO3)
- 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:
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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: Paula Bailey on (07) 4433 5052.
Applications close: Tuesday, 24 November 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Permanent |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Administration |
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Classification AO3 |
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Workplace Location Townsville region |
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Job ad reference QLD/TV696629 |
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Closing date 24-Nov-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Permanent part-time, 60.8 hrs p.f. |
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Contact person
Paula Bailey |
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Contact details
(07) 4433 5052
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Attachments
AO3 Patient Services Officer 30481149 (PDF, 253KB)
Role Description QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB) Information Package for Applicants Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB) Information Package for Applicants |
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