Administration Officer - Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Disability Service

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the West Moreton Health, Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Disability Service (WM MHIDDS). This role provides efficient, effective, and confidential administrative support, operating with a high degree of independence, while ensuring open and clear communication between all staff within West Moreton Health and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to perform confidential effective and efficient secretarial and administrative duties utilising Microsoft software applications and other hospital information systems, to produce effective work output in terms of both quality and quantity.
• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads whilst working autonomously, and to be flexible in a clinical team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion in the absence of decision makers, and the ability to initiate and finalise actions on specific administration tasks within work deadlines.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple key stakeholders utilising a high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.