Executive Support Officer - Cairns, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support and coordinate internal processes in Cairns, Queensland. The role involves handling confidential information, assisting the Clinical Director with MHAODS-related knowledge, and organizing communications and submissions.

Based in Cairns, the position offers opportunities to contribute to health service planning and evaluation, with a focus on efficient document

Responsibilities

• Ensure administration and business procedures and systems are well considered, documented and operate effectively.
• Provide high-level confidential operational and administrative support as directed by the Clinical Director with knowledge of MHAODS services.
• Research, compile and prioritise incoming correspondence, written reports/submissions for consideration within time frames.

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will…

• Ensure administration and business procedures and systems are well considered, documented and operate effectively and efficiently.
• Provide high-level confidential operational and administrative support as directed by the Clinical Director, maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of current issues pertaining to Mental Health and Alcohol, and Other Drugs (MHAODS) services.
• Research, compile and prioritise incoming correspondence, written reports/submissions as directed by the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Directors for consideration/discussion. Take further action as necessary within predetermined time frames.

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 . 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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Executive Support Officer - Cairns, Queensland Health • Cairns, Australia