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Operational Services Officer/Rural Cook (Relief)
Longreach
Help keep our health service clean, safe, and running smoothly.
In this role, you will support operational services through cleaning, catering, waste management, and stores duties while maintaining infection control, food safety, and workplace standards.
You will assist with supervising daily operational tasks, preparing meals, managing supplies, and supporting the wider team to ensure safe, efficient services for patients, staff, and the community.
Play a vital role behind the scenes supporting quality care.…..apply now!
Patient Centred Care
for our Central West communities
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Services & Hospitality |
| Classification | OO2, OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CW6C677555 |
| Closing date | 22-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tracey Green |
| Contact details | 07 4652 7919 Access the National Relay Service |
We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously
What's involved – Working as part of a multidisciplinary health facility the Operational Services Officer will be required to perform a range of cleaning duties under indirect supervision as per specific duty guides. This role is pivotal in supporting the Supervisor in providing quality client care working as part of a team or autonomously depending on the task required.
Provide assistance and support to the Rural Cook Supervisor with the ability to work in a team environment where quality client care is the principal goal of the service. Provide a high-quality food service to clients and personnel while supervising and coordinating daily work processes/practices to ensure high quality services are provided and maintained to all clients.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.
Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.
As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:
- generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
- salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
- 17.5% annual leave loading;
- career development opportunities;
The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.
First impressions count:
- Submit your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
- Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
- Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.
For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1. 2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit ( 2025.V1_Qh Applicant Information Kit.Pdf)
1. FORM_VPD_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs ( Form_Vpd_Tb-Risk-Assess-Questionnaire-Workers-Hhs.Pdf)
1. VPD evidence and certification form ( Vpd Evidence And Certification Form.Pdf)
RD OO2 Kitchenhand Longreach_v2 (PDF)
RD OO3 Relief Cook Longreach_v2 (PDF)
