About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $69,823 to $73,188 p.a. (OO3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

This position is responsible for cooking and assists in the provision for optimal nutritional care for patients at Townsville University Hospital, by providing appropriate nutrition in accordance with established dietary standards and working closely with Dietetic-Nutritionists and food service staff. This position has a strong emphasis on food safety regulations in accordance with Australia and New Zealand Food Safety Authority (ANFSA).

The department comprises approximately 105 staff.

Requirements:

• Possession of trade-based qualification or demonstrated comparable level of competency-based skills in professional and dietary cooking in a health care setting would be desirable for this position.
• Highly desirable: Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
• The appointee to this position will be required to carry out frequent and repetitive lifting and manual handling of goods.
• The position is subject to flexible roster arrangements that may include a periodic requirement for work on weekends and evenings.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

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: Catherine Wright on (07) •••• •107.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690113

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.