This role provides high level administrative support to the Medical Director and Nursing Director of the Adult and Older Persons Unit, within the Mental Health and Specialist Services Division.

The Role An opportunity has become available for a Director Support Officer (Adult and Older Persons) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Work collaboratively to ensure effective administrative services is maintained at all times
- Liaise effectively with all levels of staff to ensure a timely service is provided
- Work autonomously, organise, prioritise and manage own workload effectively
- Possess interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to identify and anticipate needs
- Possess high level computer and technology skills in a range of systems

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of reliable discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $79,658 - $88,586 per annum





About Us Mental Health and Specialist Services provide integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented.

Delivering outstanding Mental Health services is just one of the ways that we care for our Gold Coast community. Our passion for people is reflected in the way we do our work and live our values every day. We value and nurture our team members so that they can provide quality, value-based care to our patients.

It is a condition of employment that this role has set rostered days Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC689622

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
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