Administration Officer

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.

About Us

Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.

A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.

We provide an integrated network of services through:

Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.

Your Opportunity:

The Yarrabilba Family and Community Place (FCP) is a central hub, purpose built on the grounds of Yarrabilba State School to support the growth and development of the Yarrabilba and Logan Rivers region communities through:

• providing a welcoming place where children and families feel comfortable, accepted, and appreciated
• providing a community space, where cohesive relationships and togetherness will be nurtured, and strong community relationships developed
• offering fun and flexible health, educational and social activities which support the growth and development of children and families
• providing a free service and space for children and families to engage with services and each other.

The Family and Community Place is a cross-agency initiative involving government, non-government and private stakeholders.  Children's Health Queensland leads the hub by delivering and supporting soft entry social, health, and educational programs, designed to meet the needs of the community.

The position of Administration Officer will: 

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support and general administrative duties.
• Deliver a high level of customer service, demonstrating understanding, empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.

What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here ( http://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/work-for-us/ ).

Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.