Area Coordinator - Support Services

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Annual leave with loading

Locality allowance

Superannuation

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is hiring for Area Coordinator positions in the Support Services Department. The roles are permanent part‑time with a 24/7 night shift roster, requiring coordination and supervision of the department’s workforce across multiple sites.

Preferred qualifications include a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management; a Class C driver’s licence is required. The roles support environmental cleaning and patient services with competitive benefits and leave

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating support services teams in a hospital or similar environment.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management completed or enrolled with commitment to complete.
• Must hold a Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Support Services Department workforce in daily operational service delivery.
• Manage roster and supervision for a 24/7 night-shift roster.
• Contribute to environmental cleaning and patient services delivery across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

The Support Services Department at Townsville University Hospital are seeking highly organised applicants for Area Coordinator positions.

These roles work NIGHT SHIFT and are Permanent part‑time, working 56 hours per fortnight (multiple positions available).

About the opportunity

The Area Coordinator, Support Services Department, is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Support Services Department workforce in it's daily operational service delivery (environmental cleaning and patient support services) at the Townsville University Hospital working a 24/7 roster.

About the Department

The Support Services Department provides the essential operational services (environmental cleaning, patient services, waste, and linen) in support to clinical service delivery across the Townsville University Hospital campus, the Kirwan Health campus and four Townsville Community Health sites.

PLEASE NOTE: These are permanent part‑time NIGHT SHIFT roles, working 56 hours per fortnight. Multiple positions available.

Role requirements

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in the following would be preferred.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB 42015 or equivalent) completed or enrolled with a commitment to complete.
• The possession of a licence to operate a class “C” motor vehicle is required.
• 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.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high‑quality service delivery across a large regional network. As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.

Employees benefit from strong career development opportunities, including access to training, education and progression pathways, supported by partnerships with leading institutions.

Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland — including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities. Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $39.34 - $43.03 p.h. (OO4)
• 4 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available