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Wardsperson
Mount Isa
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Hospital Support Services Team!
We are seeking a motivated Operational Services Officer to support patient care through essential hospital services including cleaning, catering, ward support, and laundry. This is a hands‑on role where safety, teamwork, and compassion make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO2 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI682244 |
| Closing date | 21-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Lorraine Gosbee |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4851 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You will play an important role in the day‑to‑day operation of the health facility by delivering a range of essential support services.
This role is ideal for people who take pride in reliable service delivery, value safety and respect, and enjoy contributing to meaningful work that supports patients, families, and clinical teams.
- Deliver operational services including cleaning, catering, laundry, wardsperson duties, and patient transport as required by the facility
- Support patient safety and clinical governance by following policies, procedures, and quality standards (including NSQHS Standards)
- Assist healthcare professionals with basic non-clinical ward duties, contributing to the smooth delivery of patient care
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
- Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
- PLUS, access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
Requirements
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- 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.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
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.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Lorraine Gosbee on (07) 4744 4851.
Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026.
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
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