Administration Officer
Administration Officer
Provide a range of administration support to the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. Support Clinicians to provide wellbeing services across QLD
Classifications
- Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
- Administration
- Full-time
Key points
- Based in Cairns, full time role
- Salary up to 65K+ Super + Salary packaging of $18,500
- Join the iconic RFDS & support our staff making a real impact in QLD communities
Description
Are you a strong Administrator looking to provide support for a vital service provider?
This role is for you!
The Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service are looking for an Administration Officer to join the team. You will support the day-to-day operations of the Mental Health team through effective and efficient administrative support. This role is a maximum-term (12-month), full-time opportunity at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Cairns Base.
Duties will include;
- Processing incoming client referrals as per procedure and notifying relevant clinicians
- Coordinating corporate travel and accommodation bookings including flights and duty-related travel
- Scheduling and coordinating all team meetings including agendas and minute taking
- Coordinating community training (Mental Health First Aid)
- Assisting in event management for the Far North Team (as needed)
- Monitoring the Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing inbox and answering incoming enquiries
- Undertaking administration support for the wider Mental Health Team
Who we are looking for?
You will have a strong administration background, possess exceptional multitasking skills, be team-centric and have methodical work practise. You will also possess:
- Certificate III / IV in Administration (desirable)
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite applications
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage workloads within deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and achieve goals
- High attention to detail
- The ability to periodically travel in the Far North to assist the Far North team with administration at events and workshops
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary up to 65K+ Super + Salary packaging of $18,500; increasing your take-home pay
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team
- Be an integral team member by supporting those who make a real impact on healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program; advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
About us:
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has the largest mental health service of the RFDS sections across Australia. The RFDS (Queensland Section) mental health service is made up of several specialised teams, spanning across the state providing psychological therapies for people living in difficult-to-access parts of rural and remote Queensland.
Comprising of mental health nurses, social workers and psychologists, our Far North team deliver services in a variety of ways to meet the needs of each specific community, which is essential for improving individual outcomes. The Far North Team deliver services such as individual and group sessions, couple sessions, mental health-focused workshops, outreach services and supporting community events.
Interested?
For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
This role will close on the 18th of July 2022 however, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date so please don’t delay in applying!
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.
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 a 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 Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
