General Manager Support Officer (Central Highlands)

About us: Emerald Hospital, located 275 kilometres west of Rockhampton, offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient and community services and is the major referral centre for the Central Highlands region that incorporates Blackwater Multi‑Purpose Health Service, Springsure Multi‑Purpose Health Service, and Woorabinda Multi‑Purpose Health Service (located within the discrete Indigenous community of Woorabinda, 170 kilometres west of Rockhampton). Primary Health Clinics are located at Gemfields, Tieri, and Capella.

About the role: Provide high quality, effective, efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support to the General Manager and other members of the General Manager's leadership team, as required.

About you:

While not mandatory a Certificate in Business Administration would be highly regarded.

Proven ability and experience in managing and prioritising the commitments and associated activities for senior staff including the ability to initiate, determine and follow up work priorities within mandated and tight deadlines.

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in contemporary computer software applications and other information technology applications.

Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills which reflect the ability to liaise effectively, diplomatically and discretely at all levels of the organisation and with other government and non‑government agencies, community organisations and members of the public.

Proven ability to utilise a high degree of initiative, decision‑making skills and negotiation skills and reliability in operating independently with minimal guidance and direction.

What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $97,656 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $38.81 - $43.16 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5L671839

Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026 #Emerald

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

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

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