The Team:
The King Island Hospital and Health Centre is a facility in Tasmania that provides health and aged care services to the local community. It includes a 24/7 emergency service, inpatient beds, residential aged care beds. A recent redevelopment has aimed to modernise the centre to handle a broader range of inpatient, primary, and community care needs. Food is prepared and cooked on site by the cook with the assistance of a kitchen hand.
The Role:
The cook (non trade) is responsible for the provision of high quality meals to patients, residents and meals on wheels clients of the facility. They are responsible for understanding allergens, textured modified diets and the requirements to meet the standards of the Food Safety Plan. The cook monitors the use and storage of food, perishable goods and other consumables in accordance with the standards set out in the Food Safety Plan
You will need:
* Ensure a high standard of food preparation and presentation for patients, resident and staff meals.
* Interact effectively with staff, patients, residents and clients to facilitate the provision of optimum meals service.
* Assist in the ordering and receipt of consumables to ensure correct transport and delivery conditions of goods.
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 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from the 12 January 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: $63,110 to $66,049 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.
Allowances:
- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- District Allowance
- A range of leave entitlements
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Certificate II in Hospitality
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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Alanna Cowley
Position: Director of Nursing - King Island
Phone number: (03) 6462 9900
Email address: alanna.cowley@ths.tas.gov.au
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