Operational Services Officer

Queensland Health; Wondai; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Operational Services Officer to help create safe, welcoming and efficient healthcare environments across the Darling Downs region. The role supports patients, staff and visitors through a hands-on approach, delivering essential services and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

You will contribute by keeping environments clean and well-maintained, assisting with patient movement and non-clinical tasks, and delivering catering and operational support

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of operational, environmental or support services, ideally within healthcare or a similar setting.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• A proactive approach, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous learning.
• A current C Class driver's licence and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks and shift work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help keep healthcare services running by creating clean, safe and welcoming environments.
• Assist with patient movement, transport and non-clinical support activities.
• Deliver cleaning, catering and operational support services meeting safety and infection control standards.
• Collaborate to ensure equipment, facilities and daily operations are reliable and ready when needed.

Skills

Operational services

Teamwork

Proactive approach

C Class licence

Manual handling

Shift work

Job description

Join Darling Downs Health as an Operational Services Officer and help create safe, welcoming and efficient healthcare environments across the Darling Downs region. In this hands-on role, you'll support patients, staff and visitors through a variety of essential services, working with a supportive team while making a meaningful difference every shift.

What your day could look like

As an Operational Services Officer, you'll help keep healthcare services running smoothly by creating clean, safe and supportive environments for patients, staff and visitors. From maintaining high service standards to assisting with patient support and facility operations, you'll be part of a team that delivers essential outcomes every day.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting safe, welcoming and well-maintained healthcare environments that enhance patient experiences.
• Assisting with patient movement, transport and non-clinical support activities that help care teams deliver quality services.
• Delivering cleaning, catering and operational support services that meet safety, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Working collaboratively to ensure equipment, facilities and daily operations are reliable, efficient and ready when needed.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who takes pride in helping others and understands that every interaction contributes to a positive healthcare experience. You bring compassion, integrity and dignity to your work, stay calm under pressure and look for ways to improve how things are done. You'll enjoy being part of a team where your contribution supports patients, colleagues and the broader community every day.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Experience or knowledge of operational, environmental or support services, ideally within healthcare or a similar setting.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• A proactive approach, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous learning.
• A current C Class driver's licence and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks and shift work requirements.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working across diverse operational service functions and/or experience in health, aged care or community service environments.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Your work will help create safe, supportive environments where quality care can thrive.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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