Operational Services Officer

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Employer superannuation

Job summary

Central West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Operational Services Officer to perform cleaning duties across hospital facilities under supervision, supporting the supervisor in delivering quality client care. The role also involves meal support, laundering, and waste management to infection control standards.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team or autonomously as required, in a diverse regional health service with generous leave and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cleaning duties in a hospital or health facility.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and waste management practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously depending on task.
• Willingness to assist in meal preparation and patient support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties across hospital areas to infection control standards.
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals to patients and staff.
• Assist in laundering and waste disposal in line with guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Infection control standards

Team collaboration

Autonomous work

Meal preparation support

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuouslyWhat's involved - Working as part of a multidisciplinary health facility the Operational Services Officer will be required to perform a range of cleaning duties under indirect supervision as per specific duty guides. This role is pivotal in supporting the Supervisor in providing quality client care working as part of a team or autonomously depending on the task required.The successful candidate will be required to undertake all cleaning duties, including light and heavy tasks, in all areas of the Hospital and associated facilities to infection control standards, assist in the preparation and serving of meals to patients, staff and Meals-on-Wheels clients, assist in the process of laundering and undertake waste disposal and management practices as required by the waste management guidelines.About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane - well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;salary packaging to increase your take home pay;5% annual leave loading;career development opportunities;The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.First impressions count - Slay the application process by:Submitting your CV with a statement 'this is a true and correct representation of my work experience', signed and dated by yourself.Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your applicationFor more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.Insert text directly from MS Word using Ctrl-C (to copy) and Ctrl-V (to paste). If you experience issues with particular MS Word formatting, you can try pasting as plain text enabling the Paste as Text button from the toolbar.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.