Administration Officer

Administrative Support Role in a Unique Remote Health Setting!

Play a vital role in supporting patient care and community wellbeing at Mornington Island Hospital. This position offers meaningful work, variety, and the opportunity to contribute to culturally safe healthcare in a remote setting.

About The Role

Based at Mornington Island Health Service, this role provides high‑quality administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth delivery of healthcare services for the local community.

You'll be part of a small, dedicated team supporting outpatient, emergency, chronic disease and outreach services, while contributing to patient safety, quality improvement and culturally responsive care.

• Provide efficient administrative support to clinicians and patients, including appointments, referrals, patient travel and telehealth bookings
• Deliver professional and welcoming reception services, acting as the first point of contact for clients, staff and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records, produce statistical data and support effective information and records management systems

Working with us

• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are 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.

Requirements

• Mornington Island and Doomadgee communities have an alcohol management strategy that applies to all residents and visitors. No private individual is permitted to take alcohol into the Mornington Island or Doomadgee communities.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• 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.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

MORNINGTON ISLAND (GUNUNA) is located north of Mt Isa in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 28km from the mainland. It achieved self-governance in 1978.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dianne Phillips on 0419 398 211.

Applications close: Monday, 1 June 2026.

Occupational group Administration