This is an open Expression of Interest that will assist the North West Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable Candidates seeking Casual employment with the Mount Isa Hospital's Operational Services.

If suitable your details will remain in the Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and you may be contacted throughout this period for further assessment (e.g. interview) at the time an opportunity arises.

The Operational Services Department provides a range of service functions including Cleaning, Catering, Wardsperson and Laundry Services to the health facility.

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service are seeking Expressions of Interest from Operational Service Officers to assist on a casual basis working in various areas of Mount Isa Hospital including Cleaning Services, Laundry Services, Food Services and Ward Duties. 

• Cleaning Services - Cleaning of all floors, fixtures and fittings within the hospital buildings as directed and according to Queensland Health guidelines and policies.
• Laundry Services - Laundry services for patients and staff of the Mount Isa Hospital as per Queensland Health guidelines and policies.
• Food Services - Preparation and delivery of meals for patients, staff and other clients as per Queensland Health guidelines and policies.
• Ward Duties - Assist health care professionals in the provision of patient care work associated with the delivery of clinical support services by performing a range of basic non-professional tasks and transporting of patients from one area to another.

About your employer

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) is responsible for the public sector health services in the North West region. The NWHHS covers an area of approximately 300,000 square kilometres and services many of the remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.

The Health Service is responsible for the promotion and wellbeing of people within the service area and ensuring that health services are of a high quality, accessible to all and effective.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Requirements

• There are no mandatory qualifications required for this position.
• The position may require successful applicants to undertake continuous shift work and to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Physical ability to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting, manual handling of goods and patients.
• Adhere to Uniform Dress code for the Health Service.
• 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.

Interested?

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

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI620218

Contact: Natalie Edge on 07 4764 1218.

Applications close: Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

* Please note that submission of your Expression of Interest application for this Talent Pool does not guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health.

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI620218 Operational Services Officer - RD (PDF, 127KB)
  Role Description