About the Opportunity:
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is committed to growing and supporting our First Nations Health workforce and the Administration Traineeship program provides trainees with full time employment, whilst completing a certificate III in Business Administration.
The Administration Officer trainees are supported to reach their full potential through meaningful, on-the-job training combined with localised education and culturally safe mentoring and support towards achieving each milestone.
Trainees work as a valued member of the administrative team; you will contribute to the delivery of quality administrative services while developing the skills and experience needed to build a rewarding career within the health sector.
To allow the panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (Identified) role, the panel will seek your response to the following questions.
Who is your mob?
Where is your country?
How do you contribute to your community?
About your new employer:
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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
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: $65,719 to $76,653 p.a. (AO2)
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:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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: Donella Owen on (07) 4433 4207.
Applications close: Tuesday, 22 September 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.
