North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
About the role
As the Ward Administrator / NUM Support Officer, you'll play an integral role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), clinical teams, and the wider department. Working within a 7:00am–3:30pm span, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative, clerical, and organisational support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and contribute to a safe, efficient healthcare setting.
• Provide daily administrative support to the Nurse Unit Manager, including emails, filing, submitting forms, and completing checklists.
• Coordinate and manage office requirements such as stationery orders, equipment maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and accountability in all tasks.
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and department expectations.
• Prepare agendas, meeting papers, and record accurate minutes for theatre and management meetings.
• Enter and manage operating theatre bookings, including emergency and late additions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.
Requirements
- Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded including Certificate III in Business or similar.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Bronwyn Munokoa on 07 4764 1***.
Applications close: Friday, 05 December 2025.