The Team:
Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre is situated in Oatlands which is one hour north of Hobart.
The Centre is comprised of 18 aged care beds, an urgent care centre and 4 rural health beds.
The Role:
In accordance with Agency policies, procedures and infection control protocols and guidelines, the Domestic Services Officer will:
- Perform a wide range of high standard cleaning services for wards and other areas within the Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre (MMPHC).
- Provide a laundry service to MMPHC.
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks and delivery of patient’s/resident’s meals.
Duties:
- Clean and maintain a sterile environment within the facility, and other associated areas, as per cleaning schedule, methods, policies and procedures and may include floors, bathrooms, toilets and patient areas by dusting, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing and spot cleaning.
- Perform infection control cleaning tasks as per Infection Control policies and procedures, including maintaining and sanitising all dining areas and other related cleaning tasks or duties including collecting and removing domestic waste to appropriate areas such as the removal of trade refuse.
- Ensure safe manual handling techniques are used in the operation of equipment and report any faults, in a timely manner, to enable corrective action to be taken.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 44.5 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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:
$59,930 to $61,367 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
Salary Packaging:
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Rachel Boughton
Director of Nursing - Midlands Multi-purpose Health Centre
Phone number: (03) 6135 0511
Email address: rachel.boughton@ths.tas.gov.au
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