Summary
Blaze a new career trail in HUGHENDEN and enjoy the outback lifestyle in North Queensland!
Job details
* Position status: Casual
* Position type: Flexible
* Occupational group: Facilities/Asset Management
* Classification: OO2
* Workplace Location: Townsville region
* Job ad reference: QLD/TV684011
* Closing date: 27-Aug-2026
* Salary Other: $40.22 to $42.91 ph
* Job duration: Casual (Multiple positions available)
* Contact person: Glenn Carey
* Contact details: (07) 4433 4554
About the work unit / facility
Hughenden Multi-purpose Health Service, Hughenden
Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service is an acute facility with 24-hour emergency and general medical care, with six long-stay nursing home-type beds.
Hughenden is situated on the banks of the Flinders, Queensland's longest river, and approximately halfway between Townsville and Mount Isa. Experience the casual small-town vibe, where the smiles are free and everyone has a greeting for newcomers.
About your opportunity
The Operational Service Officer Hughenden is responsible for providing efficient provision of laundry, cleaning, and catering services at Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service.
This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Operational Service Officer employment opportunities at Hughenden Multi-purpose Health Service.
If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and you will be contacted further by the Hughenden Multi-purpose Health Service at the time an opportunity arises.
Further participation in other recruitment selection processes (for example written application and/or interview) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for available positions.
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
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 (JCU).
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $00,000 to $00,000 p.a. (Classification)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
* The possession of a licence to operate (Class C) vehicle would be considered desirable but is not mandatory.
* National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Glenn Carey on (07) 4433 4554.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684011
Applications close: Thursday, 27 August 2026
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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