Food Services Assistant – Wilson Lodge Various Tenure Good food, friendly faces and meaningful moments – help make Wilson Lodge feel like home! Make a positive difference in the daily lives of aged care residents Join a friendly, supportive and welcoming team Ongoing training and development opportunities About the Role Central Gippsland Health is seeking enthusiastic, reliable and caring Food Services Assistants to join our team at Wilson Lodge Residential Aged Care. At Wilson Lodge, we know that mealtimes are about more than just food – they're an opportunity for residents to connect, enjoy familiar routines and feel at home.

In this role, you'll help prepare and serve nutritious, appetising meals while supporting the cleanliness, comfort and presentation of our residents' living environment. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of older people.

Duties Assist with the preparation, plating and distribution of meals, ensuring residents' dietary requirements are met. Provide friendly, respectful service and create positive dining experiences for residents. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control.

Undertake cleaning, linen and other environmental services duties to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver efficient, high-quality, person-centred services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Previous experience in food services and/or hospitality (desirable). Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and infection control practices, or a willingness to learn. Friendly, compassionate and respectful communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail, reliability and a commitment to quality service.

Benefits Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Social Club Ongoing learning and development opportunities Application Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you! Please attach your resume, cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria, including qualifications, experience, and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements outlined in the position description.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. At CGH, we are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is identified. About Central Gippsland Health Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a leading provider of health and aged care services across the Wellington Shire, delivering high-quality acute, residential aged care, community and allied health services. Located in Sale, approximately 215 km east of Melbourne, CGH offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of beautiful Gippsland.

Our residential aged care homes across Sale, Maffra and Heyfield provide welcoming, homelike environments focused on dignity, independence and person-centred care. CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Registered Nurse - Specialist Dementia Care Unit Lead care that sees the person, not the diagnosis. • Employment type: Permanent Full-Time • Classification: As per EBA and experience • Location: Wilson Lodge, Sale Central Gippsland Health is creating a new Specialist Dementia Care Unit within Wilson Lodge-and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to help bring it to life. This is a unique opportunity to shape a specialist service from the beginning.

You will help establish the model of care, build the capability of a dedicated workforce through your expertise creating an environment where residents living with severe and complex dementia are understood, respected and supported to experience dignity, purpose and quality of life. About the role As the Registered Nurse, you will provide expert dementia-care leadership and day-to-day clinical coordination within the SDCU. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team including Dementia CNC, Geriatrician, residents, families and staff you will: • Lead contemporary, evidence-based and person-centred dementia care.

• Guide comprehensive assessment, individualised care planning and complex clinical review. • Champion positive behaviour support and non-pharmacological approaches to distress and unmet need. • Coach, educate and support staff to deliver confident, compassionate and consistent care.

• Promote residents' dignity, identity, choice, independence and supported decision-making. • Build trusted partnerships with residents, families and representatives. • Lead clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement within the unit.

• Help create a positive, accountable and psychologically safe team culture. About you You are an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced dementia-care knowledge and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of older people. You will bring: • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

• Substantial clinical experience in dementia care, gerontology or residential aged care. • Team work, strong clinical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. • Experience supporting people with complex dementia-related care and behavioural support needs.

• The ability to educate, coach and influence multidisciplinary practice. • Sound knowledge of aged-care standards, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement. • A compassionate and respectful approach to working with residents, families and staff.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications and previous clinical leadership experience will be highly regarded.

Why join CGH?

At CGH, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a new specialist service while working within a connected regional health service. You will be supported to: • Influence the development of the SDCU's model of care from its earliest stages. • Build and lead specialist dementia-care practice within a dedicated team.

• Develop meaningful partnerships across aged care, health and specialist dementia services. • Access ongoing professional development and contribute to innovation and service improvement. • Make a tangible difference for residents and families within the Central Gippsland community.

If you are ready to lead with expertise, curiosity and compassion-and want to help create a service where every resident is known, valued and supported-we would love to hear from you! For further information, please contact Amanda Bain on 5143 8717 or [email protected] or HR to request the position description on [email protected] or 03 5143 8530 Applications must include a current CV and a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. Apply now and help shape the future of specialist dementia care at Central Gippsland Health.

Emergency Department Senior Medical Officer The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability. There is support by the Director, Clinical Training for International Medical Graduates appearing for the AMC Clinical component. There is also a robust supervisor and mentoring system in place at Sale Hospital Challenging and rewarding work environment Ongoing training and development opportunities Friendly and supportive team environment About Central Gippsland Health Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps. CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond.

The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments. CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing. CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position About Department The Emergency Department facilities include 2 resus bays, 5 cubicles and 2 treatment rooms. The Emergency Department is supported by a range of Junior Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers, FACEM as well as highly skilled nursing staff.

About the Role The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability.

Duties Support the senior management team in appropriately prioritising patient need and to operate efficiently and effectively with a view to meeting community needs and providing a financially sustainable service. Escalate any operational issues impacting on service provision and patient care to the Hospital Coordinator or Executive team. Provide support and facilitation of learning opportunities for junior medical staff and undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines.

Undertake performance appraisals at regular intervals as deemed fit by the Department Head Undertake appropriate credentialing for invasive and non-invasive procedures Qualifications, Skills and Experience Mandatory - MBBS or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Medical Board of Australia - General Registration with AHPRA or eligible for provisional or limited registration. Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience Desirable ACEM Non-Accredited Trainees, Significant experience providing emergency medicine including experience supporting and training junior medical and clinical staff and undergraduate students.

Benefits FACEM collaboration Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Social Club Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please note: This recruitment process is being managed internally, and applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.