Business Support Officer - Cairns

Make the move. Make a difference.

Drive performance that supports care.

Play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership by delivering high-level business and administrative services to the Business Services Team, Service Director/Director of Nursing and Midwifery, and Director of Rural and Remote Services. Ensure seamless operations, foster efficiency, and contribute to the successful achievement of organisational goals.

About us: 

Join the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service team of over 6000 staff to deliver health services in Far North Queensland. We offer a range of medical, nursing and midwifery, administrative and support roles at Cairns and more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

• Ensure the coordination and management of the administrative duties within the Team are undertaken in a proactive and flexible manner.
• Identify, develop and implement procedures, strategies and work practices in collaboration with the Business Manager and Business Analysis Rural and Remote Services which will improve workflow, efficiency and effectiveness of the office and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Be an effective team member, willing to learn and contribute to continuous business improvement, innovation and adoption of best practice standards and procedures.

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 workplace benefits. 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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