Cook (Hughenden)

About the work unit / facility

Hughenden Multi-Purpose Health Service / Hughenden / THHS

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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

Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service is an acute facility with 24-hour emergency and general medical care, with six long-stay nursing home-type beds. Hughenden is situated on the banks of the Flinders, Queensland's longest river, and approximately halfway between Townsville and Mount Isa. Experience the casual small-town vibe, where the smiles are free and everyone has a greeting for newcomers.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $35.04 to $36.73 p.h (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

The position will be responsible for working with the operational service staff and production and distribution of meals for Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Although not mandatory a relevant trade qualification in cooking or previous experience in a similar role would be desirable. Possession of /or willingness to undertake studies leading to, a Food Safety Supervisors Certificate within three (3) months of commencement would be highly desirable.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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: Glenn Carey on (07) 4433 4554.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680129

Applications close: Thursday, 14 May 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.