Where strategy supports the frontline. Become a part of an exciting prospect as Administration Officer (Reliever) with Emergency Administration Cairns. You will play a key role in delivering responsive administrative support and customer service within a fast-paced Emergency Department. Supporting clinical staff, you will maintain accurate patient records, monitor admissions, transfers and discharges, identify revenue opportunities, and provide professional, courteous care to patients and families while helping the department meet service demands.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH692256
Closing date 05-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Please see Role Description.
Contact person Maddi Lehmann
Contact details 07 4226 6835
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COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Maintain a high standard of customer service by responding to general reception enquiries for the department by answering all incoming telephone calls and ensuring accurate transfer of messages and information to support patients and staff.
- Support Activity Based Funding initiatives and contribute to patient flow initiatives by maintaining the accuracy of all current patient information systems
- Perform a support role to medical and nursing staff within the department by assisting with the preparation and completion of a range of administrative duties.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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