We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Manager Food Service to lead our food service teams across Ipswich Hospital, Ripley Specialised Inpatient Services, and The Park Centre for Mental Health. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the delivery of safe, high quality food services that support patient care across multiple facilities.

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity!

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About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

Provide strategic leadership for Food Services across WMH, delivering an operational plan aligned with organisational priorities. The role requires effective planning in a dynamic environment and autonomous oversight of operational and financial performance, as well as workforce recruitment, training, and development.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Expert knowledge of the legislation, directives, standards, policies and guidelines relevant to foodservices within Queensland Health and experience in various models of foodservice production and delivery.
• Proven ability to lead a large multi‑disciplinary team and deliver efficient services while upholding key HR, safety, and ethical standards.
• Extensive interpersonal, negotiation and written communication skills, along with advanced change‑management capability for working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed information technology skills and demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse data in relation to service planning and delivery.

Please refer to the attached Role Description for detailed information about the position.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM679745_03 Manager Food Service_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)