Ward Administrator

Step into a role where your sharp coordination and steady presence shapes the daily flow of our Adult Inpatient Unit.

As the Ward Administrator, you'll be the trusted anchor of a fast-paced clinical environment, supporting admissions, coordinating patient information, guiding visitors, and ensuring seamless ward operations. This role offers genuine autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting consumers across Central Queensland.

If you thrive in a busy environment, love being the go-to person, and want a role that matters - this is your next step. Apply now and make your mark. Multiple positions available

About us:

The Adult Community Service Team is based in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast and provides a service to consumers with complex mental illness in outpatient and home settings, through a range of community mental health interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referral for adults from Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional area.

About the role:

The Ward Administrator role is ideal for a dynamic and self-motivated person who thrives on working in a busy environment. Administrative and clerical work related to patient admissions, in-patient stays, and discharges, working under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).

About you:

• Provide support to the Inpatient Unit by assisting with the completion of a range of administrative duties including but not limited to compilation and management of patient admission papers, clinical notes, private claim forms, billing, and collation of statistical data and reports.
• Consult with patients to obtain correct details for completion of admissions, including Patient Election Form processing, ensuring information is recorded accurately in the relevant Queensland Health system using appropriate procedures.
• Being the first point of contact for visitors arriving on the ward, answering the phone, booking appointments, maintaining clinical information systems, and staff support.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and requisitioning and supply of stores, stationery, and related accounts.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $97,656 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $ $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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

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2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L672088

Applications close: Tuesday, 6 January 2026