About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region.

Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/destination-2030 ). We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

Operational Services Officers – Porterage, Cleaning, Food Services, Linen Services, Waste Services, Resource Pool support clinical staff to deliver the best possible care to patients. From providing nutritious meals, to transporting patients throughout the hospital, to keeping our hospital clean, providing clean linen and collection of all waste across the campus. Operational Services Officers are integral to running an effective and safe hospital.  

About the role:

Provide non-clinical support to the Rockhampton Hospital Campus in the areas of porterage, cleaning, food services, linen and waste management.

About you:

The ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Displayed skills in the area that you are applying for e.g. Food, Cleaning, Porterage, Linen and Waste.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise clients and employees of the hospital.
• Ability to work in a team environment in a large organisation.
• Ability to abide by relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

What we offer:

Salary information:

• A salary between $37.30 - $39.80 p.h. (including 23% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4A537703

Applications close: Tuesday, 23 January 2024