Transport Despatch Officer

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

40 hour week

Job summary

Queensland Health invites applications for a Biodmedical Technology Services (BTS) Despatch support role. You will join a small, hands-on logistics team, maintaining equipment tracking records and coordinating despatch, packing and unpacking medical equipment and supplies.

Strong teamwork and practical problem solving will help ensure safe transit and efficient service across Queensland. Ideal candidates are organised, data‑minded and able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of staff

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use computer systems and data entry skills.
• Ability to package items safely for transit and handle manual tasks.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse staff and customers.
• Ability to identify improvements and solve problems logically.
• Ability to work in a team and support safety and equity practices.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety and safe manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment tracking records for Queensland Health.
• Coordinate despatch, packing and unpacking of medical equipment and supplies.
• Provide general transport and logistical assistance to the team.
• Support a small hands-on logistics team in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Data entry

Packaging safety

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

OH&S

Job description

Join Biomedical Technology Services (BTS) Despatch as part of a small, hands‑on logistics support team. You’ll play an important role in supporting healthcare across Queensland by maintaining equipment tracking records, coordinating despatch, packing and unpacking medical equipment and supplies, and providing general transport and logistical assistance. If you’re organised, practical and enjoy working as part of a team, this is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to Queensland Health.

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Ability to effectively use computer systems and basic keyboarding skills particularly for data entry.
• Ability to utilise appropriate materials for packaging to ensure as far as is practical the safety of items during transit whilst employing safe manual handling techniques.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of customers and staff on matters relating to the administration and transport of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, analyse and solve problems by drawing on knowledge and apply logical thought processes.
• Ability to actively participate in a team-working environment that supports quality human resource management practices supporting including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, and commitment to maintaining safe manual handling practices.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands‑on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.