*About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing specialist care and investigations for patients across the region. Its newly established Cancer Care building features state-of-the-art medical equipment and delivers integrated cancer care services. Patients from major hospitals and smaller rural facilities across Central Queensland are referred to Rockhampton for specialised treatment and support.

About the role

Provide high-level confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Clinical Director and Emergency Department staff.

Coordinate diaries, appointments, meetings, agendas, minutes, correspondence and departmental communications.

Manage competing priorities, deadlines and urgent requests independently, using initiative and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.

Process timesheets and locum invoices, coordinate weekly rosters and leave requests, and escalate staffing gaps to support adequate service coverage.

Maintain audit databases, prepare reports, ensure accurate recordkeeping, manage office equipment and communicate professionally with staff, consumers and multidisciplinary teams.

About you

High-level clerical, secretarial and administrative skills, including advanced word processing, spreadsheet and keyboard proficiency.

Ability to learn and use Queensland Health systems, including S4HANA, HBCIS, myHR and other hospital-specific software.

Strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently,



prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, discretion and a customer-focused approach when working with staff, consumers and external agencies.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $104,183 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $41.44 - $46.05 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694708

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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📌 Directors Secretary (Emergency) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton