Clinical Excellence
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.
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: $38.81 to $43.16 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
Add in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring manager
About your opportunity
The Executive Support Officer will provide the Nursing Directors of the Medical Service Group administration support by providing high quality administration and reception support, whilst liaising with a range of stakeholders, external agencies and clients.
Requirements:
High level interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (displaying tact and diplomacy when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders).
Possession of a high level of administrative and secretarial skills and the proven ability to prepare complex documents, agendas and minutes whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and providing an effective customer focused service.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work to meet strict deadlines and commitments, and to be flexible in changing work environment with the ability to effectively contribute to the team environment.
Experience in the utilisation of Microsoft Office, and the ability to acquire knowledge of hospital-based systems such as myHR, S4HANA etc.
Understanding or the ability, to acquire knowledge of recruitment, rostering, human resources, and financial management practice.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome please contact: Linda Merrill on (07) 4433 1259.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650242
Applications close: Thursday, 7 August 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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