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Karumba
Join Our Karumba Clinic Team – Support, Maintenance & Care!
Looking for a hands-on role with variety and purpose? Join the Karumba Health Clinic team, supporting patient care through cleaning, maintenance, and grounds services—all while enjoying a unique “Outback by the Sea” lifestyle in a close-knit remote community.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO2 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI685257 |
| Closing date | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Casual |
| Contact person | Stephanie O'Brien |
| Contact details | (07) 4747 6400 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is a diverse and rewarding role supporting the day-to-day operations of the Karumba Health Clinic.
You'll contribute to a safe, clean and well-maintained environment while assisting staff to deliver patient-centred care.
Located in a unique remote coastal town, this role offers a lifestyle opportunity alongside meaningful work in healthcare support.
In this role you will:
- Maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene across clinic and accommodation facilities in line with Queensland Health guidelines
- Assist with ward support duties, including basic patient assistance and transport within the clinic
- Support facility maintenance and operations, including waste removal, equipment handling, and general upkeep
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
KARUMBA, known as the `Outback by the Sea' is a fishing village with a small but very cosmopolitan population of approx. 600 people.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Stephanie O'Brien on (07) 4747 6400.
Applications close: Thursday, 2 July 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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