Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Operational Services Officer Expression of Interest Talent Pool.

Job details

- Position status: Casual,Permanent
- Position type: Flexible-flex,Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Non-Standard-Hours
- Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
- Classification: OO2
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV
- Closing date: 10-Aug-2027
- Fortnightly salary: $ - $
- Salary Other: $32.33 - $34.50 p.h
- Job duration: Permanent full-time, part time and Casual
- Contact person: Catherine Wright
- Contact details:
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As an Operational Services Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services by providing essential non-clinical support throughout our facilities. Successful applicants may be considered for vacancies across:

Cleaning Services - Maintain clean, safe and hygienic healthcare environments while following infection control standards.

Food Services - Assist with meal preparation, distribution and food service operations in line with food safety requirements.

Patient Services - Support patient comfort and wellbeing through meal delivery, bed making and maintaining patient care areas.

Patient Transport Services - Safely transport patients throughout the facility

Linen Services - Distribution and replenishment of clean linen.

Waste Services - Collect and dispose of general, clinical and recyclable waste safely.

General Responsibilities Across All Operational Services Roles:

- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
- Contribute to a respectful,



inclusive and culturally safe workplace.
- Support service delivery across a variety of work areas, facilities and shift patterns.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Why Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service?

Enjoy rewarding non-clinical career opportunities with competitive pay, salary packaging (where eligible), ongoing training, and pathways to casual, part-time or permanent employment. Most importantly, you'll play a vital role in supporting healthcare services across north Queensland.

What We're Looking For:

- A strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality services.
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively within a team environment.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Reliability, flexibility, and the capacity to work across a range of shifts and locations as required.
- Respect for diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety, with a commitment to providing safe and respectful healthcare services.

Requirements:

- No mandatory qualifications are required.
- Ability to undertake physical tasks including frequent standing, walking, lifting and manual handling.
- Availability to work shifts across a 24/7 roster where required.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal history checks.

Applications to the Talent Pool does not guarantee employment, applicants may be contacted as vacancies become available.

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 August 2027.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Operational Services Officer - Talent Pool (Townsville)
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