Job Description
About the role
We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our Operational Services Team at West Moreton Health.
In this role, you'll be more than just 'behind the scenes', you'll be at the heart of patient care. Our team is responsible for:
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:
Week days, afternoons and night shifts, weekend shifts days, afternoons and night shifts.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
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 comittment 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 effectively liase 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 the 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
Professional 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our Operational Services Team at West Moreton Health.
In this role, you'll be more than just 'behind the scenes', you'll be at the heart of patient care. Our team is responsible for:
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:
Week days, afternoons and night shifts, weekend shifts days, afternoons and night shifts.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
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 comittment 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 effectively liase 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 the 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
Professional 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Operational Officer - Cleaning / Porterage - Casual position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.