Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum

Hobart

The position will be the key specialist reporting to the Director, Office of the Tasmanian National Preventive, on a two-year project to comprehensively assess the conditions and treatment of children and young people deprived of their liberty in the Tasmanian community. This project is a state-first, which the Tasmanian National Preventative Mechanism (NPM) is carrying out in partnership with the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Assistant Director will play a lead role in leading visits and examinations, preparing reporting, and participating in high level discussions with relevant authorities and key stakeholders. The Assistant Director will also play a lead role in supervising staff from the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People who join visits. The work of the Assistant Director will be pivotal in advancing the Tasmanian NPM's mission to strengthen protection against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Assistant Director will also work collaboratively with the collocated Office of the Custodial Inspector (CI) in relation to children and young people. Frequent intrastate travel will be required.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8

$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum

Rosny, Launceston or Burnie

Provide strategic support to the Executive Director WorkSafe Tasmania through the effective management of work health and safety and other specialist policy or legislative projects, ensuring the achievement of key outcomes and objectives.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum

Burnie

This position assists the Director of Public Prosecutions in the conduct and management of the business of the Criminal Division by providing high level administrative and clerical support to the Director, Crown Counsel and the Manager, Business Support.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum

This position is responsible for oversight and effective management of the Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders Scheme. The Manager Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders provides expert legal and technical advice in addition to identifying, analysing and reporting to the High-Risk Offenders Assessment Committee and Deputy Secretary Corrective Services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum

Hobart

• To contribute to the efficient operation of Ombudsman Tasmania by providing support in the performance of functions and the discharge of responsibilities of the Ombudsman under the Right to Information Act 2009. • The Office of the Ombudsman has a historical backlog of external review applications under the Right to Information Act 2009, requiring formal written decisions to be made. This position involves the preparation of draft decisions to assist in the discharge of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009 and in particular the reduction of this backlog.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

As a member of the Business Operations team within Children, Youth and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will: • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Children, Youth and Families Division. • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions. • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures. • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum

Child Safety and Wellbeing Workers will: • Conduct safety and wellbeing conversations to identify the most appropriate response in regard to the best interests of the child. • Provide information and advice in relation to service options and other approaches to support the child and their family. • Use risk and safety assessment frameworks and skills to determine when a child may be at risk and initiate an appropriate protective response. • Activate a strengths-based response where a child is considered to be at risk and where work with the family and their networks is necessary to build safety for the child within their family context. Provide information, advice and support to professionals and community members to build their capacity to work with families who are experiencing difficulties which are impacting the safety and wellbeing of their children.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

As a member of the Business Operations team within Children, Youth and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will: • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Children, Youth and Families Division. • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions. • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures. • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Principal Non Teaching Level 6

$195,454 to $205,111 per annum

The Educational Performance and Review Leader plays a pivotal and independent role in advancing a focus on systemic and localised school improvement across DECYP public schools. While maintaining professional independence, the role collaborates across business units and with external stakeholders to focus on continuous improvement, foster innovation, and support school leadership to drive improvement in their context. It also promotes transparency, accountability, and public confidence in school improvement and review processes to improve student educational outcomes. Through the Review process, the role also provides trends and insights back to the department to inform strategic planning, policy development, and targeted support initiatives and supports schools by identifying and recommending four-year school improvement strategies tailored to their context and aligned with system priorities. The process also provides a mechanism to identify schools that are not making expected progress, ensuring they are flagged within the system for appropriate action.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

$109,099 to $123,395 per annum

To support the planning, development, implementation and review of Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives aligned to a strategic WHS program of work. Provision of specialist expertise, ensuring comprehensive and accurate advice and support to senior management, site managers and staff on WHS and Security and Emergency Management matters.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$125,464 per annum

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

$99,482 to $104,352 per annum

Provide high level support to the Library Catchment service delivery team ensuring effective program and service delivery and operational outcomes within a library environment.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783 to $80,835 per annum

To support the delivery of a quality, contemporary library service to meet a range of diverse and complex information and recreational needs to an agreed service standard, including developing and implementing particular aspects of Libraries Tasmania services and programs as required. Build and maintain effective relationships within the community, which promote inclusion and lifelong learning.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Facility Attendants (Tasmanian State Service) Award - Education Facility Attendant Level 1-3

$54,441 to $71,862 per annum

As part of a team or alone perform various facets of the attendant role which may involve cleaning, grounds keeping, kitchen assistant duties and maintenance of school facilities to a hygienic, safe and presentable level. This role may also involve minor maintenance of related equipment.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783 to $80,835 per annum

Provide technical support to Clarence High School's science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Teacher Band 1

$82,828 to $118,328 per annum

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 pro rata, per annum

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Assist the Medical scientist-in-charge in Microbiology with the efficient running of the department and undertaking assigned tasks to meet departmental objectives. The role will also require liaising with Pathologists, Laboratory manager, other departmental staff and clinical staff as part of their normal duties.

Sunday 5 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3

$144,146 pro rata, per annum

48 Water Street, Ulverstone

Within a primary health care framework and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for high level clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) within Community Health Nursing Service North West that ensures optimal patient/client/family and community outcomes. The NP is responsible for evaluating and implementing changes to clinical practice, initiating research and quality improvement activities and will act as a leader, advisor and mentor for other nurses and clinicians to ensure high level clinical excellence in the field of chronic, complex care.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 pro rata, per annum

Taranna

Play a pivotal role in the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the award winning Three Capes Track infrastructure.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 2

$66,766.00 to $71,857.00 pro rata, per annum

Seven Mile Beach

Enjoy a diverse workday carrying out field centre operational plans, maintaining infrastructure & facilities in the Derwent Field Centre and region.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum

Hobart

Provide leadership and direction in relation to clerical and disclosure services that support and contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective service to Prosecution Services. Responsible for day-to-day coordination of tasks and supervision, including training of State Service employees, quality assurance and customer service.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

Cambridge

As a member of the Training Services team, the Training Instructional Writer will support the development and implementation of learning and assessment materials and resources for Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer groups.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$66,049 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum

Flinders Island Multi Purp Cnt

Support the Director of Nursing Flinders Island by providing general reception, clerical and administrative duties including typing, filing and data entry. Assisting in the coordination of outpatient clinics, ordering and financial bookkeeping.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5

1/22 Elizabeth St, Hobart

The Department of Health (DoH) works to support and improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. Within DoH he Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation (CQRA) Group consolidates the provision of specialist advice to the Secretary and portfolio Ministers on clinical governance, quality improvement, licencing, regulation and accreditation of health facilities, clinical practice and clinical care provision, credentialing of health professionals, approvals of new devices, technologies and interventions, health professional discipline-specific matters and workforce issues.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

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

$57,130 to $62,486 pro rata, per annum

Mersey Community Hospital

Seeking a Food Service Assistant to assist with the food preparation, production, plating service, ware washing and cleaning duties in the provision of catering services to patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum

Hobart

The position will be the key specialist reporting to the Director, Office of the Tasmanian National Preventive, on a two-year project to comprehensively assess the conditions and treatment of children and young people deprived of their liberty in the Tasmanian community. This project is a state-first, which the Tasmanian National Preventative Mechanism (NPM) is carrying out in partnership with the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Assistant Director will play a lead role in leading visits and examinations, preparing reporting, and participating in high level discussions with relevant authorities and key stakeholders. The Assistant Director will also play a lead role in supervising staff from the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People who join visits. The work of the Assistant Director will be pivotal in advancing the Tasmanian NPM's mission to strengthen protection against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Assistant Director will also work collaboratively with the collocated Office of the Custodial Inspector (CI) in relation to children and young people. Frequent intrastate travel will be required.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8

$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum

Rosny, Launceston or Burnie

Provide strategic support to the Executive Director WorkSafe Tasmania through the effective management of work health and safety and other specialist policy or legislative projects, ensuring the achievement of key outcomes and objectives.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum

Burnie

This position assists the Director of Public Prosecutions in the conduct and management of the business of the Criminal Division by providing high level administrative and clerical support to the Director, Crown Counsel and the Manager, Business Support.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum

This position is responsible for oversight and effective management of the Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders Scheme. The Manager Dangerous Criminals and High-Risk Offenders provides expert legal and technical advice in addition to identifying, analysing and reporting to the High-Risk Offenders Assessment Committee and Deputy Secretary Corrective Services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Justice

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum

Hobart

• To contribute to the efficient operation of Ombudsman Tasmania by providing support in the performance of functions and the discharge of responsibilities of the Ombudsman under the Right to Information Act 2009. • The Office of the Ombudsman has a historical backlog of external review applications under the Right to Information Act 2009, requiring formal written decisions to be made. This position involves the preparation of draft decisions to assist in the discharge of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009 and in particular the reduction of this backlog.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

As a member of the Business Operations team within Children, Youth and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will: • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Children, Youth and Families Division. • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions. • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures. • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum

Child Safety and Wellbeing Workers will: • Conduct safety and wellbeing conversations to identify the most appropriate response in regard to the best interests of the child. • Provide information and advice in relation to service options and other approaches to support the child and their family. • Use risk and safety assessment frameworks and skills to determine when a child may be at risk and initiate an appropriate protective response. • Activate a strengths-based response where a child is considered to be at risk and where work with the family and their networks is necessary to build safety for the child within their family context. Provide information, advice and support to professionals and community members to build their capacity to work with families who are experiencing difficulties which are impacting the safety and wellbeing of their children.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

As a member of the Business Operations team within Children, Youth and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will: • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Children, Youth and Families Division. • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions. • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures. • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Principal Non Teaching Level 6

$195,454 to $205,111 per annum

The Educational Performance and Review Leader plays a pivotal and independent role in advancing a focus on systemic and localised school improvement across DECYP public schools. While maintaining professional independence, the role collaborates across business units and with external stakeholders to focus on continuous improvement, foster innovation, and support school leadership to drive improvement in their context. It also promotes transparency, accountability, and public confidence in school improvement and review processes to improve student educational outcomes. Through the Review process, the role also provides trends and insights back to the department to inform strategic planning, policy development, and targeted support initiatives and supports schools by identifying and recommending four-year school improvement strategies tailored to their context and aligned with system priorities. The process also provides a mechanism to identify schools that are not making expected progress, ensuring they are flagged within the system for appropriate action.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

$109,099 to $123,395 per annum

To support the planning, development, implementation and review of Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives aligned to a strategic WHS program of work. Provision of specialist expertise, ensuring comprehensive and accurate advice and support to senior management, site managers and staff on WHS and Security and Emergency Management matters.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$125,464 per annum

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

$99,482 to $104,352 per annum

Provide high level support to the Library Catchment service delivery team ensuring effective program and service delivery and operational outcomes within a library environment.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783 to $80,835 per annum

To support the delivery of a quality, contemporary library service to meet a range of diverse and complex information and recreational needs to an agreed service standard, including developing and implementing particular aspects of Libraries Tasmania services and programs as required. Build and maintain effective relationships within the community, which promote inclusion and lifelong learning.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Facility Attendants (Tasmanian State Service) Award - Education Facility Attendant Level 1-3

$54,441 to $71,862 per annum

As part of a team or alone perform various facets of the attendant role which may involve cleaning, grounds keeping, kitchen assistant duties and maintenance of school facilities to a hygienic, safe and presentable level. This role may also involve minor maintenance of related equipment.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783 to $80,835 per annum

Provide technical support to Clarence High School's science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Teacher Band 1

$82,828 to $118,328 per annum

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.

Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 pro rata, per annum

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Assist the Medical scientist-in-charge in Microbiology with the efficient running of the department and undertaking assigned tasks to meet departmental objectives. The role will also require liaising with Pathologists, Laboratory manager, other departmental staff and clinical staff as part of their normal duties.

Sunday 5 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3

$144,146 pro rata, per annum

48 Water Street, Ulverstone

Within a primary health care framework and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for high level clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) within Community Health Nursing Service North West that ensures optimal patient/client/family and community outcomes. The NP is responsible for evaluating and implementing changes to clinical practice, initiating research and quality improvement activities and will act as a leader, advisor and mentor for other nurses and clinicians to ensure high level clinical excellence in the field of chronic, complex care.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 pro rata, per annum

Taranna

Play a pivotal role in the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the award winning Three Capes Track infrastructure.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 2

$66,766.00 to $71,857.00 pro rata, per annum

Seven Mile Beach

Enjoy a diverse workday carrying out field centre operational plans, maintaining infrastructure & facilities in the Derwent Field Centre and region.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum

Hobart

Provide leadership and direction in relation to clerical and disclosure services that support and contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective service to Prosecution Services. Responsible for day-to-day coordination of tasks and supervision, including training of State Service employees, quality assurance and customer service.

Monday 22 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

Cambridge

As a member of the Training Services team, the Training Instructional Writer will support the development and implementation of learning and assessment materials and resources for Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer groups.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2

$66,049 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum

Flinders Island Multi Purp Cnt

Support the Director of Nursing Flinders Island by providing general reception, clerical and administrative duties including typing, filing and data entry. Assisting in the coordination of outpatient clinics, ordering and financial bookkeeping.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5

1/22 Elizabeth St, Hobart

The Department of Health (DoH) works to support and improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. Within DoH he Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation (CQRA) Group consolidates the provision of specialist advice to the Secretary and portfolio Ministers on clinical governance, quality improvement, licencing, regulation and accreditation of health facilities, clinical practice and clinical care provision, credentialing of health professionals, approvals of new devices, technologies and interventions, health professional discipline-specific matters and workforce issues.

Thursday 18 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Department of Health

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

$57,130 to $62,486 pro rata, per annum

Mersey Community Hospital

Seeking a Food Service Assistant to assist with the food preparation, production, plating service, ware washing and cleaning duties in the provision of catering services to patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.