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:

The Mersey Community Hospital are seeking motivated Attendants to join their team. 

The Attendant will:

• Provide support to the Nursing/Medical Staff by undertaking general porting/orderly duties and tasks throughout the organisation supporting the smooth running of the Hospital
• As part of Emergency Response Team, the Attendants will actively participate in all Emergency Codes, and will assist with Hospital wide security as part of the Code Black Response Team
• Promote the principles of Quality Health Care and Customer Services and foster a positive environment for patient outcomes, providing a high standard of customer service and confidentiality
• In accordance with Orthopaedic Consultants specifications provide a range of plaster casting services to patients in outpatient fracture clinics, wards and the Emergency Department in an emergency response capacity. 

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

The Team:

The Mersey Community Hospital Attendant Team are vital to the functions of the hospital, they are highly regarded for their work in the hospital and in supporting Nursing and Medial staff. 

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, Casual, shift worker positions, working as and when required, until September 2025.

*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: $65,236 to $68,925 pro rata, per annum Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Benefit available to eligible candidates 

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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: Attendant (MCH) HSO5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

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.

Hayley Morse 

Acting Nursing and Operations Director - MCH

(03) 6478 5295
hayley.morse@ths.tas.gov.au

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