Administration Coordinator

Queensland Government; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Administration Coordinator to lead an administrative team and ensure efficient service delivery across the health system. You will coordinate resources, rosters and workflows while driving improvements to systems, reporting and processes.

We value candidates with rural or healthcare experience and a commitment to quality, safety and collaborative teamwork, enabling better experiences for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising administrative teams in a busy service environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to use business systems, digital tools and data to support decisions.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting an administrative team to deliver high-quality services.
• Coordinating resources, rosters and workflows to keep services running smoothly.
• Driving improvements to systems, reporting and administrative processes.
• Building strong relationships with clinical and operational teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Administrative experience

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Quality and safety focus

Education

Business/Administration leadership qualification

Tools

Business systems

Job description

What your day could look likeAs Administration Coordinator, you'll help create the foundations that enable quality healthcare delivery. From leading a skilled administration team to improving business processes and service coordination, you'll work closely with colleagues across the health service to support positive experiences for patients, staff and the wider community.Every day, you'll contribute by:Leading and supporting an administrative team to deliver consistent, high-quality services and strong workplace performance.Coordinating resources, rosters and workflows to keep services running efficiently and effectively.Driving improvements to systems, reporting and administrative processes that enhance service outcomes.Building strong relationships with clinical and operational teams to support shared goals and continuous improvement.Let's Talk About YouYou're a confident and approachable leader who brings organisation, integrity and genuine care to your work. You know how to support people, build accountability and create positive team culture. You'll take pride in helping services run smoothly behind the scenes, knowing your work contributes to better experiences for patients, colleagues and the community. You're not just focused on processes, you're focused on making a difference and helping teams succeed together.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Experience leading or supervising administrative teams in a busy service environment.Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.Confidence using business systems, digital tools and data to support decision-making.A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and workplace safety.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working in a rural or healthcare setting and/or relevant business, administration or leadership qualifications.Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to every interaction, helping create positive outcomes for the community we serve.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Rural#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.