Administration Officer - Community Health

Queensland Health; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diversity and inclusion culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Queensland Health in Kingaroy is seeking an Administration Officer – Community Health to help keep patient services running smoothly and to support clinical teams. You will coordinate information and bookings, maintain records, and provide a welcoming point of contact for patients and families to help ensure timely, quality care.

The role emphasises attention to detail, empathy, confidentiality and professional communication, with opportunities for flexible work arrangements and ongoing

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills including data entry and record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support to patient services.
• Act as first point of contact for patients and families.
• Maintain accurate records and information systems.
• Contribute ideas to improve service delivery.

Job description

Administration Officer - Community Health

Join Darling Downs Health as an Administration Officer – Community Health in Kingaroy and help create a seamless experience for patients, families and clinicians. In this rewarding role, you’ll keep essential services running smoothly, support quality care behind the scenes, and be part of a team that values connection, respect and making a difference every day.

What your day could look like

As an Administration Officer – Community Health, you'll help create positive experiences for patients and support the delivery of connected, high-quality care. From coordinating information and bookings to providing trusted support for clinical teams, your work will help ensure services run efficiently and people receive the care they need when they need it.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Delivering responsive administrative support that keeps patient services organised, accurate and running smoothly.


• Being a welcoming first point of contact for patients, families and colleagues, helping people access information and support.


• Maintaining accurate records and information systems that support safe, timely and well-coordinated care.


• Contributing ideas and improvements that enhance service delivery and strengthen team outcomes.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who combines attention to detail with genuine care for others. You build trust through professionalism, communicate with empathy, and take pride in helping people feel supported during important moments. Whether you're managing competing priorities, solving problems or assisting patients and staff, you bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to everything you do. You're motivated by the knowledge that your work helps create better experiences and stronger outcomes for the community.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Strong administration experience with excellent organisational and data accuracy skills.


• Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications in a busy environment.


• Outstanding customer service and communication skills, with a focus on confidentiality and respect.


• The ability to prioritise work, work independently, and contribute positively as part of a team.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in healthcare or community-based services and/or knowledge of patient administration systems.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people, strengthening services and making a meaningful difference every day.

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,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,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.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis 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 entitlements


• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety


• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways


• Be 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 Benefits

Your 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.