Make a Difference in Public Health Administration

Join the Metro South Public Health Unit and play an important role in supporting a multidisciplinary team through high-quality administration, customer service and data support! Temporary full or part time!

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS08690293
Closing date 31-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until May 2027
Contact person Dani Day
Contact details (07) 3156 4000
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About your role

As part of the Metro South Public Health Unit (MSPHU) Administrative Team, you will provide high-quality administrative support to a multidisciplinary team while delivering responsive and professional service to customers and staff.

- Manage the MSPHU switchboard, responding to enquiries and ensuring information is transferred accurately and efficiently.
- Provide a broad range of administrative support, including data entry, database management, reporting, shared inboxes, document preparation, filing and mail.
- Support meetings through coordinating attendance, distributing documentation and undertaking minute-taking and other secretarial functions.
- Work collaboratively and independently to prioritise tasks, contribute to improved administrative processes and support the day-to-day operations of the Public Health Unit.

About you

We are looking for a highly organised and customer-focused administration professional who can work effectively in a busy multidisciplinary environment and deliver accurate, high-quality support.

- Bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and provide responsive, skilled service.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of your work.
- Work collaboratively within a team while confidently managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing demands.
- Have robust organisational and planning skills,



with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to develop knowledge of relevant Queensland Health systems.

What we can offer you:

- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous

and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Metro South Public Health Unit:

Metro South Public Health Unit's primary role is to enhance the health of the community by preventing disease, illness and injury, promoting health and wellbeing, and managing risk. This is achieved through:

- Enhanced health surveillance
- Management of environmental hazards, food safety and standards
- Communicable disease control and immunisations
- Public health incident management
- Medical entomology
- Health promotion

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

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