Description:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service , is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital , the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Ingham Health Service is a 28-bed inpatient facility with emergency and general surgical services. Ingham is a culturally diverse town with a rich Italian history.Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Cook
Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time up to 6 months with a possible extension up to 12 months / 76 Hours per fortnight
Location: Housekeeping / Ingham Health Service / Ingham
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $2585.80 to $2710.40 p.f. (OO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave ).
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Although not mandatory a relevant trade qualification in cooking or previous work experience in a similar role would be desirable.
- Possession of /or willingness to undertake studies leading to a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
- Highly regarded: Experience in prioritising and co-ordinating work schedules to meet deadlines.
- Highly regarded: Basic understanding of or the ability to acquire knowledge of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.
- Highly regarded: Demonstrated comparable level of competency-based skills in professional and dietary cooking in a health care setting would be desirable but not mandatory for this position.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession ofproviding exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community .
Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Kellie Venables on (07) 4720 3***.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628050 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628050 )
Applications close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025