ACT Health
Operations Officer - Food Services
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Employment Opportunity: Health Service Officer Level 4 (Food Services – Stores Team) (Temporary, 7 Months with potential for extension/permanency)
Classification & Details
- Classification: Health Service Officer Level 4 (PN 22978)
- Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary (7 months; possible extension to permanent)
- Salary: $66,570 – $68,880 plus 12.5% super
- Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
- Section: Food Services
- Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Why Join Us?
Canberra Health Services (CHS) provides competitive and rewarding working conditions, including:
- Competitive remuneration aligned with the ACT Public Sector Equal Remuneration Scheme
- Salary packaging with full FBT exempt concessions, including:
- Work-related vehicle allowances,-Ausares Think Super, Lifestyle Loadings, and Work-Related Assessments
- Flexible work arrangements tailored to support staff well-being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Onsite amenities, including:
- Physiotherapists
- Cafeterias, cafes, pharmacy, and gift shop
- Memberships to AVEVA, Beyond Blue, Inside Story, and Become Live Well (health and wellbeing resources)
About the Role
The Food Services Stores Team at The Canberra Hospital is seeking a temporary Health Service Officer Level 4 to support the smooth operation of our food services, supplies delivery and internal warehousing.
Key Performance Responsibilities
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Order & receiving: Process orders for consumables, non-food items, and food products, ensuring timely and accurate replenishment of supplies.
- Check incoming stock adheres to hospital protocols and processes.
- Manage, organise and rotate stock to minimise wastage.
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On-hand and delivery services:
- Serve, deliver and collect meals and beverages to various hospital departments, wards, and outstations via the Meals on Wheels initiative.
- Operate and clean utensils and equipment adherent to food safety standards.
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Stores management & warehouse coordination:
- Ensure safe and suitable storage of all supplies and consumables.
- Generate and manage the operation of ‘stock takes’ to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinate prioritisation of orders and deliveries across hospital departments and processes.
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Team Collaboration & Customer Service:
- Maintain effective communication with customers and colleagues in the Food Services team.
- Operate with discretion and integrity when assisting customers.
- Seek feedback where necessary and suggest changes to improve service quality from internal and external clients.
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Operational Responsibilities:
- Perform related duties required by management or supervisors per the While You Were Out (WYWO) system. This includes assisting with minor product preparation (e.g., salads, sandwiches and texture-modified meals) where necessary.
Key Characteristics
To excel in this role, you will bring:
Freedom to own the scope of your role, demonstrated by your approach to this kind of work. The Food Services team recognises and appreciates your input on these essential tasks and invites you to innovate as part of the team.
We seek someone with:
✔ Strong communication skills to ensure our services reach those who require them, timelines are understood and requests relayed effectively between teams. ✔ Team player attitude with the ability to work and adapt to our workplace culture. ✔ Interpersonal skills to interact positively with customers in at times tense or stressful situations. ✔ Organisational skills to organise and prioritise their work efficiently and effectively. ✔ Attention to detail to ensure necessary standards are met with regards to products and their delivery and serving to our customers.
Please be aware
- A current Australian driver’s licence is required to perform deliveries outside the main hospital area.
- This role operates on a rotating roster, including weekend and shift work.
- Successful appointment requires:
- a national police check, AND
- compliance with occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination policies for Canberra Health Services.
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Selection Criteria
For applicants to be short-listed:
- Submit a CV and written response (two pages maximum) addressing, and meeting each of the Selection Criteria outline in the position description (linked above)
Diversity & Inclusion
CHS is a Commitment to Workforce Diversity champion. We encourage applications from:
🔹 Individuals Indigenous to Australia (Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander) 🔹 People living with a disability 🔹 People who identify as LGBTQIA+
As a Health Service Provider, our commitment to ethical practice means prioritising employees with these identities while being firmly aligned with Canberra Health Services’ values:
👉 Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
About Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is Australia Capital Territory’s primary provider of specialised health services, offering:
🏥 Acute, sub-acute and chronic care 🏦 Primary care 🏥 Medical support
Our vision is creating exceptional health care together as trusted partners in the community.
More about CHS on the organisation’s website
How to Apply
📌 Submit online: ✔ Your CV and ✔ A 2 page response addressing the selection criteria listed in the full position description.
⚠️ Important: Applications submitted through an employment agency will not be accepted.
Queries
For more information or job inquiries, please contact: Hongmei Wang HR Representative, Health Service Officer (hiresCHS@act.gov.au) 📞 (02) 5124 5473
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