About the work unit / facility
Surgical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
About your opportunity
Provide a high-level of confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Clinical Directors of Surgical Units within Surgical Services Group. Liaise with Service Group and other senior department staff to achieve an effective and efficient support service to the surgical units.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $79,272 to $88,158 p.a. (AO3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
Highly regarded: Demonstrated high standard of administrative and secretarial skills and ability to prepare complex documents, agendas, minutes, action sheets and draft replies to correspondence demonstrating advanced computer skills utilising appropriate software.
Highly regarded: Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads with competing deadlines whilst working autonomously.
Highly regarded: Demonstrated skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications and hospital information systems including S4 Hana, Springboard, myHR as well as an ability to acquire knowledge of other computer applications and databases.
Probation period may apply.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Briallen Moncrieff on (07) 4433 3496.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686717
Applications close: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
