Workforce Governance & Planning / People & Culture / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
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.
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 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.
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: $90,832 to $100,071 p.a. (AO4)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The People Systems Governance Officer plays a key role in enhancing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and accessibility of policies, procedures and records. This position oversees updates, drives system improvements, and facilitates critical administrative processes, including employee conversion reviews, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
Tertiary qualification in a human resource management or related field is highly desirable.
A relevant qualification or certification in project management or an understanding of project methodology would be well regarded.
Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities and problem solve, albeit within a team environment, exercising judgement and initiative, to effectively meet deadlines and work towards multiple competing priorities within a governance, compliance or human resources setting.
Highly regarded: Experience in maintaining systems, business activities and requirements necessary to ensure the upkeep of policies and records or handling similar administrative responsibilities.
Probation period may apply.
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:
Naomi Mackee on (07) 4433 2079.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV653950
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 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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