Senior Administration Officer

About us:

Where coastal living meets big-time healthcare. Capricorn Coast Hospital is the modern “one stop shop” for healthcare, right in the heart of Yeppoon. From 24-hour emergency care, maternity and midwifery services, child health, hospital avoidance and subacute care, Indigenous health and mental health services, we are the community looking after our community. Set against the backdrop of Yeppoon's beaches, relaxed coastal lifestyle and vibrant local community, the hospital brings comprehensive care closer to home. It's modern healthcare with a distinctly coastal feel.

About the role:

Supervise, coordinate and support the administration team to deliver efficient, high quality and confidential administrative and secretarial services for the Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Managers and broader Capricorn Coast Hospital operations. Lead the administration function by managing staffing, budgeting, onboarding, training, performance development and compliance activities, while fostering a strong performance culture aligned with organisational requirements. Coordinate a broad range of operational administration services, including workforce rostering and payroll processes, stakeholder liaison, records management, procurement, facility support services and customer service delivery. Drive continuous improvement across administrative services through audit management, reporting, process review, quality improvement initiatives and effective collaboration with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for Central Queensland Health.

About you:

You bring proven leadership experience in a busy clinical, multidisciplinary environment, with the ability to supervise, develop, coach and support administrative staff while applying contemporary people management practices. You are highly organised and can confidently manage competing priorities, determine work priorities and follow through on commitments while meeting tight deadlines and operational requirements. You communicate with confidence, discretion and tact, with strong written and interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders. You are highly capable with Microsoft Office, proprietary software and internet applications, with the confidence and adaptability to quickly learn new computer-based systems and processes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $118,172 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $47.41 - $52.23 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.auQuote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690093

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.