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The Lotus Glen Health Service Administration Team are seeking a Administration Officer to join them. In this role you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other administration officers to provide a high level of confidential administrative support to the Lotus Glen Health Service. This position is accountable for promoting good public relations with the general community and both internal and external customers of the Lotus Glen Health Service.

About us:

Lotus Glen Health Service (LGHS) is a nurse lead primary health service that provides prisoners located at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (LGCC) and Lotus Glen Open Custody Farm. The Centre has a capacity to house approximately 976 prisoners and the farm accommodates 124 prisoners. The catchment area of the centre is state-wide, with a disproportionate representation from indigenous communities. Nursing cover is provided 24/7 with nursing staff responsible for patient assessment, minor treatment and patient transfers.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:





In this position you will…..

- Provide support to other staff on administrative issues and assist with the preparation of memorandums, reports and correspondence.
- Book and maintain specialist outpatient and telehealth appointments for inmates.
- Undertake archiving of files and records in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Ensure the principles and processes associated with the release of patient information to external health care providers demonstrated in accordance with confidentiality and information release policies.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace perks. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

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📌 Administration Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Cairns