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Operational Services Senior Supervisor (Wardspersons / Bedwashing) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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Join Cairns Hospital in a rewarding leadership role where you will oversee the delivery of Wardsperson services, supervise Operational Services Supervisors and Officers, and ensure high-quality service outcomes. You will lead a positive, high-performing team while providing operational support across other Support Services areas, including Cleaning, helping to maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-focused healthcare environment.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH688079 |
| Closing date | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Greg Jackson |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8766 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high-level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane. The Health Service is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast regions with a population of over 250,000 people, as well as providing specialist services to the Torres Strait and Cape York region. Cairns Hospital is the primary referral hospital for Far North Queensland.
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 role:
- Actively participate in a working environment that promotes quality human resource management practices including employment equity, antidiscrimination, occupational health & safety and ethical behaviour.
- Contribute to the overall effective management of Support Services and provide direct support and Senior supervision to the other areas of Support Services as required.
- Ensure a safe working environment exists as required by Workplace Health & Safety standards by ensuring reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of all employees in the area and that all equipment and materials are not left in a dangerous state.
- Produce accurate management reports and statistical information about the operation of the Wardsperson / Bedwashing services, as required by departmental managers.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
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.
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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