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.

The Role:

Acts as a member of a team and performs duties consistent with quality improvement guidelines to provide hospital aide services, general housekeeping, porterage and catering duties to patients within the relevant Unit.

• Provide general housekeeping services to the relevant Unit.
• Provide cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Assist nursing staff in the transferring and positioning of patients by manual or mechanical means, in line with manual handling guidelines and legislation and other porterage services to patients as required.
• Assist patients with aspects of daily living under the direct supervision of the nursing staff.

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

The Team:

Casual Hospital Assistants are employed within the Peacock building at the Repatriation Centre working across 4 units: Peacock 1, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Peacock 3, and Whittle Unit. Hospital Assistants work closely with Nursing staff and patients on delivering an excellent service.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term casual, shift worker (set rotational) positions working when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

*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.

Salary: $60,666 - $63,222 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
• 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. 
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties: Generic Hospital Assistant HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

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

Name: Annette Kearney
Position: Hospital Assistant Coordinator
Phone number: 03 6166 7830
Email address: annette.kearney@ths.tas.gov.au 

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