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Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) is the first point of contact for people in custody requiring immediate health care. Our teams are based in a health clinic setting within each prison and youth detention facility in the West Moreton region.
- Permanent Full-time opportunity!
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM542671_02
Closing date 15-Feb-2024
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Contact person Julie Davidson
Contact details 0732718783
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About the role
The role of the Administration Officer is to support the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical staff of the Health Centres in the Prisons.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Perform generalist administration functions/tasks
- Work autonomously, utilising discretion in the absence of decision makers in resolution of conflict, meet deadlines, establish work priorities, organise meetings and appointments.
- As required maintain WMHHS patient information to ensure data and information is accurate and complete alongside maintaining Department of Corrective Services systems
- Actively contribute to maintaining a safe workplace that values the health and safety of co-workers, clients and visitors.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated high standard of clerical, administrative and/or secretarial
- Sound verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and the general public and to provide an administrative support function to a multidisciplinary team within a health care
- Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work autonomously in a self-directed manner while contributing to patient
- Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of internal information systems in addition to Microsoft Word and
- Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of basic medical terminology to extract and interpret pertinent information from patient medical records and hospital information
- Maintain discretion and exercise judgment where necessary within the scope of your role to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined, ensuring a satisfactory outcome.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description
