This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a flexible, casual role within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service as a client-focused General and Kitchen Operational Service Officer.

In this role, you will support the patient experience by maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment and assisting with kitchen operations. This includes cleaning, food preparation, and the timely service and distribution of meals, while upholding strict hygiene and infection control standards.

If you enjoy working with people and making a meaningful difference, you will contribute to a responsive, supportive environment that promotes care, comfort, and wellbeing for patients and staff.

Job details

About us:

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) located 229km southwest of Rockhampton, is part of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Theodore is situated on the Leichhardt Highway between the junction of Castle Creek and the Dawson River.

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service is a 10-bed facility that provides a range of health services to the community, including emergency, inpatients and outpatients, residential aged care, and telehealth services.

About the role:

• Provide routine cleaning services in designated areas and the correct usage of cleaning products, stores, and equipment.
• Daily washing, drying, and ironing of linen and resident clothing as required.
• Assist in kitchen as required by cook, with cleaning, wash, food preparation and service.
• Distribution of meal trays to clients, maintaining relevant standards for hygiene and infection control are followed.
• Wash patient beds when vacated as directed.
• Undertake general cleaning in and around the facility, as needed and directed including staff accommodation.

About you:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Food Safety Standards would be well regarded.
• Potential applicants are advised that the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers of aged care services (applicable areas only) to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check.
• Practical knowledge (or the ability to gain knowledge), experience or qualifications appropriate to the position e.g. patient care and cleaning duties - preferably within a hospital environment.
• Well-developed negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work commitments and to meet work deadlines within a busy environment.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $40.22 – $42.91 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6C679126.

Applications close: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  BA6C679126 - Operational Services Officer (PDF)