About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to provide high level support and information / guidance to the Administration and Clinical staff within the Program. This position will deliver client focussed administrative management and achieve a high level of performance in the demanding environment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide efficient, effective, and confidential administrative support to members of the Cardiothoracic Surgery team incorporating established priorities, task methodology and work practices to achieve results in line with the corporate goals of the programs.
• Prepare, update & distribute meeting agendas to appropriate committee members, take accurate minutes of meetings and disseminate to committee members.
• Effectively liaise with employees at all levels and disciplines within the organisation, external medical practitioners, government departments and the public in relation to the core business of the Program
• High level communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction to build and maintain an effective working relationship and networks with the stakeholders including staff members and members of the public.
• Manage the collection of medical and administrative officer timesheets (AVACs) and leave applications including annual leave and study leave. Liaise with Payroll Office and medical officers in relation to any pay queries.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED