About The Role
We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our Operational Services Team at West Moreton Health.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across wards, clinics, and public areas to support infection control and patient safety.
- Providing essential porterage services, including the safe and timely movement of patients, equipment, and supplies that keep the hospital running smoothly.
- Creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring every interaction reflects care and respect.
By joining us, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering quality healthcare, supporting clinical teams, and making a real difference in the comfort, wellbeing, and recovery of our patients.
- Flexibility to work across a seven-day rotating roster is essential: Weekdays, afternoons and night shifts, weekend shifts (days, afternoons and night shifts).
About You
- Passionate about helping others in a healthcare environment
- Reliable, punctual, and works well in a team
- Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness and safety
- Able to follow health and safety guidelines, including infection control
- Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks
- Previous experience in hospitality, cleaning, or healthcare settings is a plus (but not essential – training is provided)
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and induction
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression within healthcare services
- A meaningful role that makes a real difference in patient care
- An understanding and commitment to maintaining client, visitor and facility confidentiality and privacy at all times
- Ability to problem solve, use initiative and manage workloads by prioritising tasks appropriately
- Ability to perform duties in porterage, patient handling, cleaning, courier, waste and linen services with a minimum of supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound communication skills with ability to liaise with staff, clients and visitors
Career Pathways Within The Operational Support Services Division
- Theatre Assistants
- Couriers
- Grounds Keepers
- Clinical Equipment Services
- Supervisor
- Carps Controller
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – follow this link.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Career development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS)
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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📌 Operational Officer - Cleaning / Porterage - Casual
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