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Fire Safety and Security Operational Service Officer - Tully Hospital
Tully
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as the Fire Safety and Security Operational Service Officer with the Operational Services at Tully Hospital. You will undertake as part of the Operational Service multi skilled team in the provision of cleaning and patient care ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors by responding to security incidents, fire alarms and other internal emergencies within the Tully Hospital building and grounds.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695240 |
| Closing date | 05-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Annette Lo Monaco |
| Contact details | 07 4068 4162 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Tully Hospital is part of the Cairns & Hinterlands Hospital & Health Service (CHHHS); and is situated in Far North Queensland and provides health services to an estimated population of 10,000 people. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council fall within the Cassowary Hub boundary. Major towns within the area are Babinda, Innisfail and Tully. The township of Tully is centrally located and only a short drive to the other health facilities through picturesque countrysides.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Patrol the Tully Hospital buildings and grounds regularly to ensure a safe working environment for staff, patients and visitors.
- Undertake initial response and containment of fire and security incidents and act as emergency controller for non-clinical incidents until briefing, and where relevant, hand over to a senior state emergency services officer while continuing to maintain effective hospital communication and liaison during the course of the incident.
- Operate computerised fire and access control, recording, monitoring, surveillance and communications equipment as required. Conduct regular testing of communication devices.
- Carry out porterage/patient assistance tasks under the direction of a clinician ensuring compliance with Queensland Health polices and procedures.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Documents
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