Administration Officer

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking an administrative support officer within the Corporate Governance Unit, with a primary focus on supporting Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (MHAODS) outreach.

You will perform a range of administrative duties, liaise with staff and the public in a sensitive, confidential and courteous manner, and assist MHAODS staff within a clinical team to ensure priorities and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to undertake a range of administrative duties with minimal supervision, set work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate communication skills to effectively liaise with other staff and relate to clients and the public in a sensitive, confidential and courteous manner.
• Provide assistance to MHAODS staff within a clinical team structure to ensure priority tasks are completed and deadlines met.

Job description

Make the move. Make a difference.

Drive performance that supports care.

Become a part of an exciting opportunity as this role is focused on providing high-quality administrative support within the Corporate Governance Unit, with a primary emphasis on supporting Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (MHAODS) outreach services.

About us:

The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (MHAODS) delivers specialist mental health, alcohol and other drug services across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). The service also provides support to neighbouring Hospital and Health Services, including Cape York, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area regions. MHAODS is committed to ensuring individuals and communities have access to a comprehensive range of services, including clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, early intervention, prevention, and mental health promotion programs.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

• Demonstrate ability to undertake a range of administrative duties with minimal supervision, set work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate communication skills to effectively liaise with other staff and relate to clients and the public in a sensitive, confidential and courteous manner.
• Provide assistance to MHAODS staff within a clinical team structure to ensure priority tasks are completed and deadlines met.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

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