Operational Services Officer - Wardsperson (Thursday Island)

Queensland Government

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Date posted: January 24, 2026

Closes: Feb 23, 2026


Permanent Full Time Operation position available

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Clare Pickering, (07) 4069 0241 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...This ancillary service acts as support to the Health Professionals providing health care from the Hospital and Primary Health Centre.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Base salary comprising between $61,919.00 - $66,092.00 p.a - you may be eligible for additional benefits - refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world (IF APPLICABLE)

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
Rich Indigenous Culture
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

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