Job Description

About us

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Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed major referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing state-of-the-art specialist and integrated cancer care.

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We work closely with hospitals across Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon, Biloela and rural communities to deliver specialist care across the region.

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With a strong focus on teaching, training and growing our future workforce, we support medical, nursing and specialist trainees across a wide range of services.

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From Emergency and Surgery to ICU, Paediatrics, Medicine and Mental Health, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference in regional healthcare.

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About the role

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- Be the voice of the hospital. Answer calls professionally, connect people to the right place and keep things moving smoothly.
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- Keep everyone connected. Manage pagers, communication systems and staff updates so the right people get the right message at the right time.
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- Stay calm when it counts. Quickly recognise emergencies, activate the correct response and follow hospital protocols like a pro.
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- Keep things running behind the scenes. Coordinate after-hours travel and accommodation, update records, support admin tasks and use initiative to keep the shift on track.
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About you

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- Use your judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, especially when things get busy or unexpected.
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- Communicate confidently with everyone from patients and visitors to staff and departments, building great working relationships along the way.
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- Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to keep information accurate and up to date.
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- Share information, lend a hand and help create a supportive, collaborative team environment.
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What we offer

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Total remuneration value of up to $31,808 p.a. is comprised of:

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- An hourly rate between $41.17 - $45.79 p.h.
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits

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- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
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- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

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It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

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Applications close: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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#Rockhampton

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Further information

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

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This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.

📌 Switchboard Administrator (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton