Become an integral part of Gladstone Hospital's Operational Services! Casual roles available, contributing to excellent healthcare in Central Queensland.

Become a vital Operational Services Officer (Wards Services) at Gladstone Hospital! This casual role offers an attractive hourly rate with additional benefits. Provide essential duties in catering, housekeeping, and ward support, contributing to quality healthcare in CQ!

Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city known for its bustling port, rich maritime history, and access to the stunning Great Barrier Reef. With diverse industries, outdoor activities, and cultural events, it offers a blend of urban life and natural beauty. Why wait? Join the team now!

Job details

About us:

Our Destination 2030 strategy will transform Gladstone Hospital into a hub for emergency care, inpatient services, and day surgeries, enhancing outreach for Gladstone and Banana rural communities.

Operational Services manages catering, housekeeping, ward support, and safety for the hospital, including patient assistance, waste removal, and specialized tasks like orthopaedic casting and operating theatre support.

About the role:

Provide quality environmental cleaning, catering and linen services to the clients of the Gladstone Hospital facility. To support our patients, clients, families, and communities to take care of themselves and each other. Work with our partners to connect our services and operate safely and sustainably every day.

About you:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Health Support Services would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in equipment, products, standards, policies, and procedures related to Operational Services.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in equipment, products, standards, policies, and procedures related to Operational Services.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve organisational goals.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and employees of the Hospital and Health Service.
• Ability to carry out duties with a minimum of supervision, to set realistic work priorities, have good organisational skills and to meet deadlines.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $39.05 - $41.66 p.h. (incl 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5C629551

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL5C629551 - Operational Services Officer (Wards Services) (PDF, 400KB)
  Role Description