Administration Officer (Mental Health

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a proactive Administrative Officer to support the Directors and Adult Community Service Team in Central Queensland. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, handle confidential correspondence and keep communications flowing to ensure priorities are met.

You will liaise with stakeholders, prepare agendas and minutes, assist HR, payroll and recruitment tasks, and drive process improvements while delivering accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong administrative and diary management experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to improve processes and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Directors' diaries, correspondence and confidential support.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Liaise with stakeholders and support HR, payroll and recruitment tasks.
• Drive process improvements and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Administrative skills

Diary management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

HR payroll

Job description

Join CQMHAODS and play a key role in supporting our Directors and Adult Community Service Team as they make a real difference to mental health and wellbeing across Central Queensland.
Managing busy diaries and coordinating meetings, to keeping communication flowing and tackling competing priorities, you’ll be the organisational powerhouse helping everything tick along behind the scenes.
If you’re a confident communicator, a natural problem-solver and someone who thrives on keeping things organised, this is your chance to put your skills to work, make an impact and be part of a team that truly cares.
This backfill opportunity is available until January 2027, so bring your initiative, showcase your skills and apply today!

About us

At CQMHAODS, we're passionate about supporting better mental health and wellbeing across Central Queensland. Our Adult Community Service Team provides compassionate, person-centred care to adults living with complex mental health challenges, working alongside hospital teams and community partners to support recovery, build connections and help people thrive.

About the role

• Be the organisational superstar. Keep the Directors' office running smoothly with top-notch administration, diary management, correspondence and confidential support.
• Master the art of communication. Be the friendly, professional go-to person for phone calls, emails, executive requests and stakeholder enquiries, making sure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Make things happen behind the scenes. Coordinate high-level meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track actions, manage competing priorities and tackle special projects with confidence.
• Bring your initiative and problem-solving skills. Improve processes, support HR, payroll and recruitment tasks, and keep everything on track with sound judgement, teamwork and a can-do attitude.

About you

• Strong administrative skills and experience managing executive diaries, competing priorities, records and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal skills, build productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Bring strong analytical skills, sound judgement and proficiency in contemporary computer systems, with the ability to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement while delivering quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

What we offer

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $8,682 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.44 - $46.05 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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