Executive Assistant - Digital Health and Knowledge

About your opportunity

Manage and coordinate the daily functioning of the Townsville Hospital and Health Services Executive Director Digital Health and Knowledge and support the Executive Director to deliver client focussed executive management and achieve a high level of performance in a demanding executive environment.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time position.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting a busy Executive role would be highly desirable.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical services. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you will have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex care, and engage in continuous professional development.

We are committed to supporting career growth through structured pathways, education and training opportunities, and strong partnerships with organisations such as James Cook University. Whether you are advancing your clinical expertise or developing leadership capability, you will be well supported to achieve your career goals.

Our organisation is underpinned by a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering the benefits of a regional setting alongside modern healthcare facilities. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to vibrant and diverse North Queensland communities, you can enjoy both professional fulfilment and a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3586.00 - $3950.80 p.f. (AO4)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4  weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• High standard of administrative and organisational skills, and ability to prepare complex documents, agendas, minutes, briefs demonstrating advanced computer skills utilising the appropriate software.
• Demonstrated contemporary experience in delivering process efficiencies through the innovative adoption of technology and systems.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, both written and verbal, negotiation and interpersonal skills in the management and support of a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and use discretion in the absence of decision makers to manage operations, meet deadlines and organise work priorities.
• Demonstrated expertise in exercising critical analysis skills, sound judgement, problem solving skills and decision making within a complex environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to allow effective liaison with a range of health service personnel and to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyse information and data, and relate to best practice.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Louise Hayes (Executive Director) on (07) •••• •124

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689227

Applications close: Monday, 17 August 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.