Start a new journey with the Operational Servies Team at West Moreton Health!

• The Operational Officer is responsible for providing efficient and effective operational support services by undertaking a range of routine duties, including environmental cleaning, patient handling, porterage, and waste management, in accordance with established standards and procedures.

• Casual opportunities available!

Job details

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

 Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Perform duties in the provision of high-quality support services in the fields of environmental cleaning, waste, linen, laundry services and food service tasks and a willingness to accept responsibility.
• Contribute to maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation for clients, and consistent with standard procedures.
• Operate a range of basic equipment and machinery and undertake routine basic maintenance of equipment operated.

About you

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

• An understanding and commitment to maintaining client, visitor and facility confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Ability to problem solve, use initiative, work independently and manage workloads by prioritising tasks appropriately.
• Ability to perform duties in cleaning, waste, foood service and linen services with a minimum of supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of hygiene standards, infection control practices, food safety standards, workplace health and safety, total quality management, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviour as applied in the working environment.
• Sound communication skills with ability to effectively liase with staff, clients and visitors.

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 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.

• WM695205_10 Operational Offier RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)