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About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

About the opportunity
Position: Operational Services Officer
Vacancy: Casual (Multiple positions available)
Location: INGHAM

What's on offer?

• Casual rates: $39.05 - $41.66 p.h. (OO2)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive workplace
• Staff wellness programs
• Access to corporate discounts

About your opportunity

• Provide thorough, professional cleaning services which includes systematic cleaning of all surfaces in all designated areas, whilst complying with infection control protocols.
• Assist with basic food preparation and delivery of meals to patients, complying with the published work standards and quantified by the Food Safety Plan, paying due care to departmental and personal hygiene.
• Ensure all workplace health and safety mandatory training and role requisites are completed.
• Perform a range of duties associated with the provision of linen and laundry services.
• Comply with the requirements of Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviour in the work environment.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Kellie Venables on 07 4720 3040.  

Applications close on Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  OO2 Operational Services Officer (Ingham Health Service) 30463539 (Word, 368KB)
  Role Description