Coordinator Food Services
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 118,172 – AUD 118,172 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
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Job description
About Us
Rockhampton Hospital is the largest medical facility in Central Queensland and acts as the primary referral center in the region. Significant investments are being made to improve specialist healthcare access locally. The Operational Services team plays a vital role in supporting clinical staff by ensuring excellent patient care through nutritious meals, patient transportation, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Operational Services Officers are essential to the effective and safe operation of the hospital.
Role Overview
- Lead and coordinate Supervisors, Cooks, and Menu Monitors to provide efficient, dependable, and high-caliber catering services throughout Rockhampton Hospital.
- Supervise roughly 75 employees managing rostering, workforce deployment, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leave administration, and staff wellbeing.
- Ensure adherence to Queensland Health food safety standards, investigate any safety incidents or risks, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to maintain safe and reliable service delivery.
- Collaborate with Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, and multidisciplinary teams to manage menus and accommodate dietary modifications, ensuring patients receive suitable nutritional care.
- Participate in budget preparation, workforce planning, equipment and resource management, policy formulation, and service growth, all while supporting efficient and sustainable Food Services operations.
Candidate Profile
- A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is preferred but not required; candidates willing to obtain this certification are considered.
- Demonstrable experience in supervising and developing staff within a large, multidisciplinary healthcare context, including managing staff performance and implementing organizational changes.
- Excellent knowledge of hospital Food Services operations, food safety laws, policies, protocols, standards, and systems to maintain safe and quality catering.
- Experience in staff rostering, workforce planning, managing leave, rehabilitation, and return-to-work procedures; ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and make informed decisions.
Compensation and Benefits
- Total remuneration package up to $118,172 annually, including an hourly wage range of $49.55 to $52.23.
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and 17.5% leave loading.
- Additional perks include ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible work-life balance, salary sacrificing options, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted private health insurance, and access to a fitness passport.
Additional Conditions
Employment mandates vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases as specified in the Role Description.
Application Instructions
- Submit a current resume including referees.
- Provide a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing your experience, skills, and personal values related to the role.
- Attach any additional required documentation as outlined in the Role Description.
Additional Information
This role is governed by the Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025. The Queensland public sector is committed to creating inclusive environments that uphold human rights and diversity. Applications close on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Industry
Hospitals & Health Care