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Operational Services Supervisor - Food Services
Facilities and Integrated Support Services, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV653169 |
| Closing date | 21-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT up to 12 months (poss extn up to 2 years) |
| Contact person | Alec Stevens |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 0539 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
- Salary range: $73,533 to $80,423 p.a. (OO4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
About your opportunity
The position provides supervision to the operations of the Food Service Department, ensuring the highest standard of functional service delivery and the achievement of Townsville Hospital and Health Service Strategic Objectives.
- Ensure that all food production is carried out in line with all food safety standards and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the delivery of meals within the Townsville University Hospital including the delivery of meal to all units within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Requirements:
- While no formal qualifications are required, basic food hygiene knowledge and completion of or the willingness to undertake training in Certificate II in Health Care would be highly desirable.
- The appointee to this position will be required to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting and manual handling of goods.
- The position is subject to flexible roster arrangements that may include a periodic requirement for work on weekends and evenings.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Alec Stevens on (07) 4433 0539.
Applications close: Thursday, 21 August 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
OO4 OSO Supervisor (Food Services) 30474345 (Word, 463KB)
Role Description
