The Food Services Operational Services Officer (OSO) provides operational support to ensure the highest standard of function service delivery and the achievement of Townsville Hospital and Health Service strategic objectives.
The position is responsible for meal production, service, and delivery of the Townsville University Hospital kitchen and to ensure the safe delivery, evidence based, best practice food and nutritional service to all inpatients across the Townsville Hospital campus.
The department comprises approximately 105 staff.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $39.05 - $41.66 p.h. (casual rate) (OO2)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
While no formal qualifications are required, basic food hygiene knowledge and completion of or the willingness to undertake training in Certificate II in Health Care would be highly desirable.
The appointee to this position will be required to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting and manual handling of goods.
The position is subject to flexible roster arrangements that may include a periodic requirement for work on weekends and evenings.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Catherine Wright on (07) 4433 3107
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV656689
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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