Operational Officers' Employee Training and Development Incentive Fund

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Updates

The funding available under the OO Fund has increased to $3,600 until 30 June 2024.


A trial agreement has been negotiated to extend the scope of HR Policy G13 to allow you to access funding for any qualification relevant to your stream (previously relevant to your role). This trial agreement is effective until 31 August 2024.

Note: The eligibility requirements of the targeted training allowance remain unchanged.

OO FundQueensland Health is committed to supporting the continuing professional development of our people. The Operational Officers' Employee Training and Development Incentive Fund (OO Fund) was introduced in 2009 via Enterprise Bargaining in the Queensland Public Health Sector Certified Agreement to support this commitment.

Under the OO Fund, eligible Operational Officers (OO2-OO5) in Queensland Health can apply for funding to complete a qualification relevant to their stream. 200 places are offered each financial year across Queensland Health with allocations set for Department of Health and each Hospital and Health Service.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible to apply for the OO Fund if you are:

  • a permanent OO2-OO5 in Queensland Health
  • a temporary OO2-OO5 in Queensland Health with greater than 12 months continuous service.

Further information on eligibility, including a checklist, is available in the OO Fund guide.

What can I study?

Funding is available for you to study a qualification that is:

  • relevant to your role
  • at Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level
  • delivered through any Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or a TESQA accredited university.

If you aren’t sure what you’d like to study, we recommend:

  • checking out our guide to choose your path
  • discussing with your Line Manager as part of your performance and development (PAD) process.

Other OOs have studied:

  • Security
  • Driving operations
  • Supply chain operations
    (warehousing, transport and logistics)
  • Laundry operations
  • Food services
  • Health service assistance
  • Training and assessment
  • Project management
  • Leadership and management

How do I apply?

  1. Read the OO Fund guide for full details and to check your eligibility
  2. Discuss with your Line Manager
  3. Choose what you want to study
  4. Find a training provider that delivers the qualification
  5. Submit an application

You will receive an outcome on your application via email with the next steps for you to action.

Choose your path

It can be tricky deciding what you want to study and what career path you want to follow. The links below may help guide you on your journey.

See the OO Fund guide for more advice on finding your qualification and training provider.

Contact us

Anita Wilson
Anita Wilson
Program Officer
4699 8091
EB_Training@health.qld.gov.au

Rosemary Leighton
Rosemary Leighton
Admin Officer
4699 8091
EB_Training@health.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 18 March 2024