Home Care Worker / Operational Services Officer - Charters Towers

About the work unit / facility

Charters Towers Health Service is a level 3 (CSCF), non-birthing, 23 bed rural hospital with emergency service and ambulatory services. Ambulatory services include community health nursing, child health nursing, home care services, midwifery group practice (non-birthing), advanced health worker, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work onsite.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

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.

Career Growth and Development

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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Salary range: $39.05 - $41.66 p.h. (OO2)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Attractive Salary Sacrificing options available to long term casual staff
Supportive workplace environment
Staff wellness programs

About your opportunity

The purpose of this casual position is to a) provide basic domestic cleaning and support services to the frail aged of the community and their carers and / or b) undertake operational support in laundry, catering, cleaning and porterage at the Charters Towers Health Service

Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle requiring possession of a 'C' class driver's licence.
Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Kirsty Nichols on (07) 4787 0380

Applications close: 28/08/2025

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