Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour’s drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

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Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Cook

Vacancy: Permanent Full-time

Location: Ayr/Home Hill Health Service / Ayr/Home Hill

Ayr Health Service is a 28-bed facility located in the township of Ayr, in North Queensland. The Ayr Health Service offers general medical, surgical and obstetric services to Ayr, Home Hill and the broader Burdekin Shire. Home Hill Health Service is a 14-bed rural facility predominately providing aged care, rehabilitation and renal dialysis services to the local community. The renal satellite unit has eight chairs and operates three days a week with extra services when required. 

Provide quality catering support to a multidisciplinary team to facilitate service delivery within the Ayr and Home Hill Health Services.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $2585.80 to $2710.40 p.f. (OO3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements

• Although not mandatory a relevant trade qualification in cooking or previous work experience in a similar role would be desirable.
• Possession of /or willingness to undertake studies leading to, a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate would be well regarded.
• Highly regarded: Basic understanding of or the ability to acquire knowledge of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.
• Demonstrated comparable level of competency-based skills in professional and dietary cooking in a health care setting would be desirable but not mandatory for this position.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Whitman on (07) 4783 0731.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV631847

Applications close: Friday, 2 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit
  
  OO3 Cook (Ayr and Home Hill) 30462487 (Word, 365KB)
  Role Description