Operational Services Officer (Catering And Cleaning)

Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility are seeking two Operational Services Officer (Catering and Cleaning) for a casual positions at their facility located in Kirwan.

An amalgamation of historic roles, such as catering, cleaning and laundry has led to a cohesive team approach to resident service delivery. Staff flexibility is a key factor to the success of achieving the primary objective of the Operational Services Officer.

Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility, is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located in Townsville at the Kirwan campus. The facility provides care for 70 residents with 30 places for dementia care and 40 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex needs.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.

As an employer we are seeking to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce and we are committed to HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF OUR PEOPLE.

The Opportunity Communication is primarily with the supervisor and then encompasses all staff within the multidisciplinary team including nursing, allied health, and administration.

Deliver comprehensive quality service to meet the needs of residents, and environmental standards, under the direction and or supervision of a supervisor, within his / her level of experience and training. Undertake any education necessary to maintain currency relevant to his / her role. Maintain standards of the public health care sector and be compliant with the Code of Conduct and Aged care Standards.

Employment Term

• Casual (Two positions available).

Benefits:

• Salary rates between $37.30-$40.22 p.h. (casual rate) (OO2)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Role requirements

• The appointee to this position will be required to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting, and manual handling of goods.
• 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, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld). 

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Benefits:

• Salary rates between $37.30-$40.22 p.h. (casual rate) (OO2)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an active and outdoor lifestyle, where the sun shines for over 320 days of the year, where you enjoy the benefits of urban living without the nightmare of metropolitan traffic. Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.  Living in Townsville; a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to The Strand and Magnetic Island.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.