Administration Officer (Townsville)

Date published

19 Apr 2022

Applications close

19 Jul 2026

Location

Townsville Base

Job ID

475906

Administration Officer (Townsville)

Drive the RFDS from behind the scenes as an Administration officer. Support the team with data entry, general administration, and reception.

Classifications

  • Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
  • Administration
  • Part-time

Key points

  • Permanent, part-time role based in Townsville
  • 4 days per week, keep your work-life balance!
  • Base Salary up to 56K (pro-rata) + Super + tax-free benefits up to $18, 500

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are leaders in providing access to aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural, and regional locations. In our journey towards our 100th year of providing services, we are committed to providing the finest care in the furthest corner.

As an exciting new opportunity, we are currently seeking an Administrator Officer to join our team in Townsville. Our Administration team is looking for self-motivated, confident and positive individual to work on a permanent, part-time basis.

Duties will include;

  • Reception (Customer service, inbox management, and incoming calls)
  • General administration support for the Nursing, and Aviation teams
  • Clinical and non-clinical data entry and reporting

Who we are looking for?
  • Certificate III / IV in Administration (desirable)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Administration or Data entry / Records Management role
  • Proven ability to handle challenging operational situations by utilising well-developed problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve team-based outcomes
  • The ability to work autonomously
  • Highly competent in maintaining confidentiality

Why Join Us?

We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:
  • Work with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution!
  • Base Salary up to 56K + Superannuation
  • Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18, 500
  • Upskilling opportunities are available, learn new skills to advance your administration career
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
  • Private health insurance discounts

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and obtain an ASIC Card.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.


The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.