About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305 bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation. Rockhampton Hospital provides training for Medical Students participating in University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School and has links with the Central Queensland University for Nursing and Health Studies. There is a strong emphasis on strengthening the “grow your own” medical workforce with an active Medical Education Unit and registrar training as a major focus within the health service.

Specialist Medical Services offered at the Rockhampton Hospital include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.

Rockhampton Hospital has recently gained accreditation for training in emergency medicine as well as being accredited for training in general surgery, anaesthetics, intensive care, general medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry.

About the role:

Provide comprehensive, effective, ethical and confidential reception and administrative support services for the Sub Acute Geriatric Evaluation Unit.  Contribute to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff in the department. This position is every Wednesday until 27 October 2024 from 07:30 – 15:36 hours.

About you:

• Ability to perform effective and efficient administration support utilising contemporary office equipment and face to face reception duties.
• Capacity to establish work priorities and meet deadlines whilst working autonomously and with other team members.
• Demonstrated high level of work ethic and ability to adhere to organisational standards.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills exhibiting confidentiality, integrity, initiative, discretion, tact and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and patients.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $18,962 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $37.68 - $41.90 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4E562791

Applications close: Tuesday, 21May 2024