Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre – Townsville QLD
Join a team improving health outcomes across northern Queensland
The Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to provide administrative, coordination and financial support to our small, collaborative team.
TAAHC is an NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre that brings together James Cook University, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and five Hospital and Health Services across northern Queensland. We work to strengthen research, education and evidence-informed healthcare to improve health outcomes across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, works well independently and takes pride in keeping systems, processes and people connected.
Join a team improving health outcomes across northern Queensland
The Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to provide administrative, coordination and financial support to our small, collaborative team.
TAAHC is an NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre that brings together James Cook University, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and five Hospital and Health Services across northern Queensland. We work to strengthen research, education and evidence-informed healthcare to improve health outcomes across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, works well independently and takes pride in keeping systems, processes and people connected.
About the Role
This is a Temporary Part-Time (0.5 FTE) opportunity for a two (2) year fixed-term period.
Reporting to the Executive Officer,



you will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across a range of activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing general administrative support to the TAAHC team
Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining action registers and supporting follow-up activities
Managing shared mailboxes, records, filing systems and organisational documentation
Assisting with travel arrangements, stakeholder enquiries and document preparation
Supporting procurement, invoice processing and other financial administration tasks
Coordinating registrations and participant communications for workshops, webinars and training activities
Maintaining project, grant and contract records
Assisting with reports, presentations, promotional materials and organisational communications
Supporting the maintenance of mailing lists, stakeholder databases and other information systems
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience providing administrative and business support in a skilled environment
Solid organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Experience coordinating meetings, events, projects or programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn new systems and technologies
Familiarity with Xero and other financial management systems is desirable.
What We Offer
Flexible part-time employment arrangements
Fixed-term appointment with potential for extension
Supportive and collaborative team environment
For further information or to request a copy of the position description, please contact:
Maria Edmondstone
Executive Officer
Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC)
Email: ******
Ph. ************
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📌 Business Support Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre
📍 Townsville