Food Service Driver

Mater Health Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Private health discounts

Retail & dining discounts

Gym discounts

Not-for-profit healthcare

Job summary

Mater Health Services invites applications for a Driver on a casual basis with a four‑day work week (Tuesday to Friday). The role covers safe and timely delivery of food and supplies to Mater Hospitals and external clients across a broad area including Mackay, Bundaberg and Emerald.

You will complete dispatch documentation, perform vehicle checks and help maintain equipment and cold chain. Essential MR manual Driver’s license, food safety awareness, and prior truck driving experience are

Qualifications

• Driver license – Manual MR is essential.
• Understanding of food safety principles and basic hygiene.
• Ability to achieve goals and objectives with minimal supervision.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous truck driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Check and complete all documentation relating to dispatch and goods delivery as per the Food Safety Plan.
• Ensure products are complete and ready on the transport trolleys as per dispatch sheets.
• Deliver food products to clients as per the delivery schedule across a wide service area.
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation related to Mercy Food Services vehicles.
• Advise the Food Services Manager when regular scheduled services are due for vehicles.
• Ensure Mercy Food Service Equipment is returned in good condition.
• Check vehicle refrigeration temperatures and monitor during journey.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness per the weekly program.

Job description

Job no: 506619
Work type: Casual, Permanent
Location: Rockhampton
Categories: Trades and Services

About the role

Mercy Food Services has an exciting opportunity for a Driver to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers excellent work-life balance, with shifts worked across a four-day week from Tuesday to Friday.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and supplies to Mater Hospitals and external clients across a wide service area, including Mackay, Bundaberg and Emerald. Your role will help ensure our customers receive high-quality products and outstanding service every time.

• Check and complete all documentation relating to dispatch and good delivery as per the Food Safety Plan
• Ensure products are complete and ready on the transport trolleys as per dispatch sheets
• Ensure all food product is delivered to clients as per the delivery schedule
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation related to MFS vehicles as per the Food Safety Plan
• Advise the Food Services Manager when regular scheduled services are due for MFS Vehicles
• Ensure Mercy Food Service Equipment is returned in a sound condition
• Check vehicle refrigeration temperatures and monitor during journey
• Clean vehicles as per the weekly cleaning program

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Driver license - Manual MR is essential
• Understanding of food safety principles and basic hygiene
• An ability to achieve goals and objectives with minimal supervision
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous truck driving experience

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community‑based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference.

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been caring for the health and wellbeing of Central Queenslanders for more than 100 years. Since opening its doors in 1915 as the first Mater Misericordiae Hospital north of Brisbane, our hospital has built a proud legacy of compassionate care, innovation, and service. Today, we continue to honour that heritage while embracing the future of healthcare.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit and purpose‑driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take‑home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry‑leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‑site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not‑for‑Profit Healthcare Team.

Applications close Friday 18th September2026

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time