The Team

The Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre (FIMPC) is a vital hub for community and allied health services on Flinders Island, dedicated to supporting the local community through a wide range of healthcare services. Our facility includes 5 acute beds, 3 emergency department beds, and 9 residential aged care beds.

The Role

The FIMPC are currently seeking a Relief Cook to join our team. This role will primarily involve cooking duties, with a solid emphasis on infection prevention and control. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment whilst providing meals of the highest standard to our residents, patients, community members and staff.

If you are proactive, have attention to detail, and are passionate about providing essential support in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply. Join us in delivering high-quality care and service to the Flinders Island community.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide and deliver a variety of nutritious, high quality, appealing, enjoyable meals which take into account patients and residents preferences and meets any special dietary needs, including any cultural and religious requirements
- Ensuring work practices comply with food safe and infection control requirements
- Maintain hygiene in the kitchen area, ensuring that staff working in this area comply with all safety and food safe regulations and requirements
- Provide supervision and direction to other kitchen staff

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- Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

- Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Regional Allowances

- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Certificate II in Hospitality

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- Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

- Generic Cook (Non Trade) OHO2 (September 2025).docx

Application Guide:

- Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Name: Gabbi Yeo
Position: Support Services Coordinator
Phone number: 03 6359 0200

Email address: [email protected]

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