Role details

The Operational Services Team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an Operational Officer (Groundsperson) to join their team on a permanent basis.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

Ensure a clean, safe and pleasant grounds environment exists and is maintained, adhering to the principles of Workplace Health and Safety and Infection Control. This position will also be required to work with and provide support and advice to Team Leader, Supervisors and/or Manager of Operational Services.

About the Team

Operational Services provides and co-ordinates a diverse range of services that support the clinical divisions in the delivery of patient centred health care at Mackay Base Hospital. The department consists of the following keys areas:

• Cleaning Services
• Porterage Services
• Waste Management
• Grounds and Gardens and
• Patient Equipment Loan Store (PELS).

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ )has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport