The Team:
The Alasdair Macdonald Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is a 25-bed high acuity unit focusing on acute medicine, with a strong multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. AMU fosters a supportive and inclusive environment to learning, included access to professional and career development. Here on AMU, we have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and recognition. Every day in AMU is guided by our core values of compassion, accountability, excellence and respect, for both our staff and the patients we care for.
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.
The Role:
The Ward Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of the Acute Medical Unit by providing frontline reception, clerical, and administrative services. Key responsibilities include managing patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and records, updating hospital information systems and handling patient calls and enquiries. The role also involves reporting maintenance issues, ensuring data integrity and compliance with protocols, policies, and reporting obligations. Working under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager, the Ward Clerk exercises judgment and discretion in daily tasks, contributes to quality and safety initiatives, and upholds a strong commitment to child safety and patient care.
You will need to:
- Provide frontline reception and general administrative and clerical support services to staff working in the AMU.
- Provide a confidential liaison service with a wide range of health service providers, patients, their families and the general public.
- Take responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of clerical tasks and the integrity of data in the patient medical record and other patient related services.
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:
Fixed term part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 15 August 2026.
*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: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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
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.
Name: Shelly-Ann Cassidy
Position: Nurse Unit Manager -Alasdair Macdonald Acute Medical Unit
Phone number: 67778063
Email address: shelly-ann.cassidy@ths.tas.gov.au
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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.