The role:

• Provide a high standard of meal service to hospital patients and patrons of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Cafeteria.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• Able work as a part of a team but also as an individual 
• Able to work in a busy environment safely and with focus on patients & customer needs at all times 
• Working knowledge for food safety preferable 
• Point of sale & eftpos experience preferable
• espresso coffee making experience preferable   

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 36 hours per fortnight.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $55,466 to $57,712 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Food Services Assistant (LGH) HSO2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Food Services Assistant (LGH) HSO2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Craig Digney

Position: Manager - Food Services 
Phone:  (03) 6777 6526
E-mail: craig.digney@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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