About the Team The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a special ward for children and young people who are seriously ill or recovering from major surgery.

Our services include

Specialist care for seriously ill, injured, or ventilated children.

Specialist care for children after complex surgical procedures including heart, brain, kidney and liver transplantation, intestinal and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery.

Specialist care for high dependency patients unsuitable for a ward due to physiological instability, or dependence on specialist technology.

About the Role In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values.

Your contribution will include

Provide high-quality, professional and confidential administrative support to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) and Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs) within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, including diary management and record management.

Effectively and efficiently manage the NUM's diary and scheduling requirements, including the coordination of meeting facilities, equipment and catering, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with staff at all levels and contribute effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Provide general administrative support and advice to senior nursing staff within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Coordinate PICU nursing recruitment and workforce administration activities in partnership with the PICU Associate NUM Human Resources, including recruitment and onboarding processes, workforce documentation,



uniforms and employee separations

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern Recent South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great perks of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competitive renumeration

Annual pay increases

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Employee wellness and assistance program

Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so excellent to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Administration Officer PICU Nursing (Brisbane)
🏢 Childrens Health Qld Hosp and Health Svc
📍 Brisbane