"This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes."

The Process

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future casual employment opportunities. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and should there be an employment opportunity you will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further. Additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required.

Please note:
As part of the talent pool, you may be offered a casual or temporary employment opportunities that become available based on the order of merit.
A pool will generally continue for a 12-month period.
If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Metro South Health, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Your new role:
As a Porterage Support Officer at Princess Alexandra Hospital, you will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, materials and supplies throughout the hospital.

Safely transport patients, equipment and materials throughout the hospital, including assisting with patient lifting, turning and transfers.
Operate and maintain porterage equipment, including wheelchairs, patient hoists, motorised bed transporters and CARPS communication devices.
Assist with cleaning, equipment checks and emergency responses.

About you:
You are a reliable, motivated and customer-focused team player who takes pride in delivering quality work and supporting others.

A strong work ethic, personal accountability and the ability to maintain high standards of work.
Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and clinical staff.
A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond positively to changing workloads and priorities.

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What we can offer you:
We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances.

About us:
Operational Services provides and co-ordinates a diverse range of services that support the clinical divsions in the delivery of client centered health care.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

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