Food Services Officer (508004) in Cambridge

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Hospital Support Servs

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 10 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Thursday 10 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 pro rata, per annum

Region:

South

Location:

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

Join our team as a Food Service Officer and put your passion for quality and service into action

The Team

The Food Services team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver safe, nutritious, and high‑quality meals that support patient care and wellbeing. As a Food Services Officer, team members contribute to daily kitchen and food service operations, including food preparation, plating, distribution, and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards. The team values cooperation, reliability, and respect, working closely with clinical staff and colleagues to meet dietary requirements and service timelines while ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Food Services Officer, you will play an important role in delivering quality catering services to patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, food distribution, ware-washing and cleaning activities while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will help ensure patients receive the correct meals, follow dietary requirements, and contribute to a safe, efficient and customer-focused food service environment.

These positions are located at the Cambridge Production Centre near the Hobart International Airport and its primary tasks are within our tray-line and production teams working 6am - 2pm and/or 8am - 4pm.

You will need

• Experience or knowledge of food preparation and production, preferably in a large‑scale catering or healthcare environment (highly desirable)
• Understanding of food handling, food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.

Details of appointment

Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$59,668 to $65,185 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Thursday 10 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Agency:

Department of Health

Award:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 pro rata, per annum

Region:

South

Location:

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

Join our team as a Food Service Officer and put your passion for quality and service into action

Thursday 10 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Agency:

Department of Health

Award:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 pro rata, per annum

Region:

South

Location:

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

Join our team as a Food Service Officer and put your passion for quality and service into action

Agency:

Department of Health

Award:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 pro rata, per annum

Region:

South

Location:

900 Loop Road, Cambridge

Join our team as a Food Service Officer and put your passion for quality and service into action

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.