Surgical Administration Lead & Workforce Coordinator

Health; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health's Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane – South is seeking an Administration Coordinator to lead the Division of Surgery's administrative team and Admin Relief Pool. You will coordinate rostering, leave planning and workforce coverage to ensure service continuity, while advancing data accuracy and stakeholder communication.

In this role you will supervise staff, support performance development plans, coach team members, and collaborate with Administration Managers to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff, supporting performance and fostering accountability and teamwork.
• The ability to coach, guide and develop team members through structured learning and ongoing support.
• Strong interpersonal skills to consult, negotiate and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent time management and coordination to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support administrative staff, fostering a positive team culture, quality practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the Division of Surgery Admin Relief Pool, staff rosters, leave planning and workforce coverage to meet operational needs.
• Support staff performance, training and development through performance development plans, coaching and ongoing guidance.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, workflow management and the resolution of administrative queries and escalations.

Skills

Leadership

Rostering

Staff development

Data accuracy

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

Queensland Health's Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane – South is seeking an Administration Coordinator to lead the Division of Surgery's administrative team and Admin Relief Pool. You will coordinate rostering, leave planning and workforce coverage to ensure service continuity, while advancing data accuracy and stakeholder communication.

In this role you will supervise staff, support performance development plans, coach team members, and collaborate with Administration Managers to deliver