About the work unit / facility
Facilities and Integrated Support Services / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $2818.50 to $3082.60 p.f. (OO4)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Health Security Department is responsible to support the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) facilitation of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
Experience within a healthcare environment will be highly regarded.
Possession of a Certificate IV Training and Assessment is highly desirable.
Technical proficiency in security alarm monitoring systems and control room operations are highly desirable.
This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in a continuous shift (24 hour) roster, 7 days a week. There will be a requirement to work weekends and public holidays.
The successful candidate must adhere to a strict uniform and appearance policy.
The successful candidate must possess a high level of self-control, emotional stability and be prepared to encounter potentially traumatic incidents (e.g. viewing deceased patients, physically handling a frail elderly).
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Christopher Laurent on (07) 4433 1102.
Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650069
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