Fixed-term position through to 31 December 2027 at HEW Level 4
Flexible part-time opportunity - 25 hours per week (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8am – 1pm)
Base salary will range from $77,545 - $82,218 (full-time equivalent) + 17% Superannuation + fortnightly regional Locality Allowance
Based at SQRH Charleville (travel to other campuses/sites will be necessary from time to time)
We are seeking a motivated, organised, and customer focused Administration Assistant to join the supportive team at Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) in Charleville to provide trusted administrative and reception support to our staff, students and clients.
SQRH is a Commonwealth-funded University Department of Rural Health which aims to make a real and positive difference to regional healthcare in Queensland, and the education of our students and future healthcare professionals. Join the SQRH team and help us deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes for the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Deputy Director (South West), this role involves a wide range of office coordination and administrative support activities, including processing relevant financials, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating the efficient and effective functioning of the office’s day to day procedures, operations, logistics and assurance of standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
Working under general supervision, provide high level administrative support to staff.
Organise and support routine events/meetings/activities.
Facilitate efficient functioning of the office's day to day procedures and operations, in accordance with administrative protocols and standards.
Liaise with internal and/or external clients and stakeholders, including answering routine queries and providing advice as relevant to the role.
Apply a range of desktop-based programs and/or management information systems.
Maintain administration Quality Assurance systems and processes.
Provide administrative support to relevant projects.
Undertake office reception tasks, including meeting, coordinating and briefing visitors.
Coordinate committee/meeting/engagement activities, including booking rooms, scheduling meetings, drafting relevant documentation, taking minutes, travel bookings, monitoring RSVPs and liaison with attendees.
Administers relevant financials (for example, manage reimbursements and other expenses in accordance with University financial policy and procedures).
Our ideal candidate will possess:
Cert IV or Diploma with relevant work experience; Cert III with extensive relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in providing a high level of customer service, including effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook) and Zoom.
Effective organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
UQ offers an inclusive, collaborative and ambitious workplace where professional staff play a vital role in enabling teaching excellence, world class research and meaningful community impact. Join a community where your contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave and 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts – discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Access to professional development opportunities such as UQ Study for Staff
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Flora Rolf (SQRH Deputy Director, South West) via email at f.rolf@uq.edu.au or phone 0437 206 201.
For application inquiries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-64791) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations, and other checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and we encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026, at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-64791).
