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Food Safety Coordinator, Food Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Food Services as a Food Safety Coordinator. The role is responsible for overseeing food safety governance across all stages of food handling, preparation, storage, distribution, and service, ensuring compliance with hospital nutrition standards, infection prevention requirements, and internal Food Safety Programs.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH675137 |
| Closing date | 18-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Charlie Kumarage |
| Contact details | 0488 266 811 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will:
- Adhere to and maintain Queensland Health policies, guidelines, and standards, ensuring compliance with the Cairns Hospital Food Safety Program, including SACU.
- Implement, monitor, and maintain organisational quality, food safety, and workplace health and safety systems, providing appropriate governance within the food services work area.
- Support and supervise OO2 and OO3 Food Services staff in line with Queensland Health HR policies, including providing instruction, training, guidance, and ongoing support to promote food safety compliance.
- Monitor, review, and maintain the currency of the Food Safety Plan, ensuring it adequately identifies potential food safety hazards and establishes effective control measures across all stages of food handling, from procurement through to plating and service.
- Ensure all meals are produced in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, including recipe-based controls and embedded food safety requirements.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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