Operations Officer

• Fixed term contract to 31 Dec 2024, which may be extended 
• Based in Emerald, this is an amazing chance to experience Rural QLD
• $83,115 - $90,022 + 17% superannuation

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is looking to appoint an Operations Officer for the JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health.  This full-time, fixed-term contract is based at the new Centre in Emerald.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE 

As an integral part of our dynamic and innovative team, you will facilitate procurement, financial, administrative and customer services for the Centre ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.  Supporting both the Operations Manager and Director of the CQCRRH you will ensure they are appropriately supported in their roles whilst providing training, mentoring and coaching to other Centre administrative staff.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE 

You will be highly organised with an ability to work on multiple projects at once using effective problem-solving skills, initiative and judgement, you will exercise confidentiality and sensitivity across a range of issues in a dynamic and complex environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and liaise with staff across all levels will also be essential to succeed in this diverse and rewarding role.

ABOUT THE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND CENTRE FOR RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH 
The newly formed JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health is a federally funded University Department of Rural Health, one of a national network of sixteen funded by the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program as a health workforce strategy.   The CQCRRH has a broad range of responsibilities within the remote and rural health sector including developing a health workforce for the future.  Our mission is excellence in remote, rural, and Indigenous health. 

WHY JCU

At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• attractive options for salary packaging
• flexible working arrangements
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• relocation and accommodation assistance provided
• opportunities for professional and personal growth 
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance
• fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by visiting the careers at JCU website and applying for vacancy reference – 18894

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact: Sarah Davis on 0436 279 297 or via email   manageroperations_jcucqcrrh@jcu.edu.au