Administration Officer Mortuary

State: QLD

Department: Queensland Health

Position: AO3

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Townsville region

Salary: Check details

Closing date: Wed May 20 2026

As the Coronial Administration Officer with Pathology Queensland in Townsville, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative support to Forensic Pathologists and the broader mortuary services team. Reporting to the Manager Mortuary Services, you will help ensure the smooth coordination of processes associated with coronial cases, while engaging professionally with Queensland Health staff, key stakeholders and external partners. This is a position that calls for discretion, professionalism and strong communication skills. You’ll be working with highly sensitive and confidential information, and at times will be exposed to explicit or distressing material. Your ability to maintain composure, demonstrate resilience, and apply effective coping strategies will be essential.