*About us:

Experience the rewards of rural healthcare at Theodore Multipurpose Health Service, located 229km southwest of Rockhampton. This 10-bed facility offers a unique breadth of practice, delivering emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, residential aged care and telehealth services.

Working across such a diverse range of services gives you the chance to broaden your skills, work across different areas of care and make a genuine contribution to the health of the Theodore community. It's rural healthcare with variety, purpose and the chance to be part of a service that supports its community across multiple stages of life.

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About the role

Assist with food preparation, serving, kitchen duties and cleaning to provide safe, nutritious meals.

Complete routine cleaning across the facility, including staff accommodation, while upholding hygiene and infection control standards.

Wash, dry and iron linen and resident clothing as required.

Collaborate with staff, patients and healthcare professionals to support quality care, including safe manual handling.

Follow workplace health and safety, infection control and quality standards, complete accurate documentation and protect confidentiality.

About you

Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, patients and consumers.

Work well within a multi-skilled team with a strong commitment to customer service.

Organise, prioritise and manage time effectively while handling competing tasks.

Have, or be willing to develop, practical knowledge across cleaning,



laundry and cooking services.

Work towards departmental and organisational standards; Food Safety Standards qualifications are highly regarded.

What we offer

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $6,504 p.m. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $32.33 - $34.50 p.h.

An hourly rate between $40.42 - $43.12 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

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 apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6H689759

Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026

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📌 Operational Service Officer (Kitchen/General) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton