Specialist Executive Support Officer

Specialist Executive Support Officer

Department of Health - Queensland

Location: Douglas Work type: Full-time Work setting: Onsite

About the Role

The Surgical Service Group at Townsville University Hospital has exciting opportunities for a Specialist Executive Support Officer. This role involves providing a high level of confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Clinical Directors of Surgical Units within the Surgical Services Group. You will liaise with Service Group and other senior department staff to ensure an effective and efficient support service to the surgical units.

About Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

Townsville HHS offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment with access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, enabling staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

• Career Growth and Development: We support career progression through structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. 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 fosters collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, including short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
• Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits: Located in beautiful North Queensland, the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant communities, affordable living, stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing with flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Salary and Benefits

• 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
• Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements

• Demonstrated high standard of administrative and secretarial skills, including the ability to prepare complex documents, agendas, minutes, action sheets, and draft replies to correspondence. Advanced computer skills utilising appropriate software are essential.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads with competing deadlines whilst working autonomously.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications, and hospital information systems including S4 Hana, Springboard, and myHR. An ability to acquire knowledge of other computer applications and databases is also required.
• A probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

To Apply

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.

Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, please contact Briallen Moncrieff on (07) •••• •496.