Administration Trainee (Identified)

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 to 6 weeks annual leave

12.75% employer superannuation

Salary sacrificing options

Flexible work arrangements in TownsvIl

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is offering an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Administration Traineeship. You will be employed full-time while completing a Certificate III in Business Administration, with on-the-job training and culturally safe mentoring.

Trainees join the administrative team to deliver quality services and support career growth through structured pathways, education, and partnerships with James Cook University.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of quality administrative services.
• Develop the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career in health administration.

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is committed to growing and supporting our First Nations Health workforce and the Administration Traineeship program provides trainees with full time employment, whilst completing a certificate III in Business Administration.

The Administration Officer trainees are supported to reach their full potential through meaningful, on-the-job training combined with localised education and culturally safe mentoring and support towards achieving each milestone.

Trainees work as a valued member of the administrative team; you will contribute to the delivery of quality administrative services while developing the skills and experience needed to build a rewarding career within the health sector.

To allow the panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (Identified) role, the panel will seek your response to the following questions: Who is your mob? Where is your country? How do you contribute to your community?

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, professional development initiatives, 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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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

• Salary range: $65,719 to $76,653 p.a. (AO2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Probation period may apply.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted.