Administration Officer Child Health

Queensland Government • Full-time • Australia • 1w ago

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Permanent part-time role available, 38 hours p.f.

Working with us

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. For further information, please click on: Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AU

About the role

The Administration Officer Child Health provides administrative support to the Maternal Child and Youth Health Team.

Provide a high level of communication skills in a friendly and helpful manner with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively.
Have a flexible attitude, communicate clearly and confidently with members of the public, patients/clients and departmental staff both in person and over the telephone whilst adhering to Queensland Health guidelines.
Monitor, maintain and develop efficient and effective record management systems and practices that ensures integrity and security of files, accurate information, and maintenance of documentation within the system including but not limited to client records and filing all forms and documents.

Requirements

Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification (e.g. Administration, Child Health and/or Immunisations) would be well regarded.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

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