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The team behind the scenes that keeps it all running. An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Rural and Remote Services as an Operational Service Officer at the Georgetown Hospital. You will provide operational services support to the Georgetown Primary Health Centre under the supervision of the Director of Nursing whilst assisting in the achievement of service goals in accordance with Queensland Health, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and clinic directions.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification OO2
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH689275
Closing date 17-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Part Time
Contact person Jasmond Murray
Contact details 07 4062 0000
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About us:

The Operational Services Officer – Georgetown Primary Health Centre works collaboratively with and under the direction of the Director of Nursing Georgetown Primary Health Centre to provide effective and efficient operational services including cleaning, grounds maintenance, administrative support and wards person (porterage) services while at all times adhering to organisational standards, policies, and procedures. The role is also required to participate in the on-call roster to assist as an after-hours driver using the Hospital Based Ambulance during emergency retrievals within the local community.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

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 prospect:

In this position you will….

- Maintain your work area in a clean and safe condition.



Clean and store equipment or utensils used in a work area in an appropriate manner.
- Collect and dispose of refuse at regular intervals throughout the day to keep all area tidy and rubbish free.
- Operate a range of existing and new basic tools, equipment and machinery on which training has been provided, and not performed by other specific trade occupations.
- Contribute to organisational goals as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide quality patient care under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing as an integral member of the health centre team
- Participate in on call roster for afterhours emergencies including driving the ambulance and assisting the Director of Nursing in the care of the clients. Plan and provide an up to date roster for the volunteer weekend ambulance drivers.

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 . 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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