The Team

The permanent ward clerk position within the LGH Pool offers the opportunity to work across various departments within Launceston General Hospital, gaining valuable skills and experience in multiple areas while maintaining a permanent roster and entitlements. This position is supported by the Pool Office team in regard to onboarding, ongoing orientation and career support. As a permanent pool ward clerk you will be working with a number of teams across the LGH on a day-by-day basis. 

The Role

The role would suit someone who enjoys variety and works well under the pressure of changing priorities and has. 

• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively interact with members of the public and team members from various health related disciplines.
• Well-developed time management skills and the demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team; prioritise workloads; and apply flexibility, speed and accuracy whilst working in a busy and demanding public environment with time critical responsibilities.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in contemporary clerical and administrative support including rapid and accurate data entry skills, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages and knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the Launceston General Hospital’s health information systems.

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

Details of appointment

• Permanent part time, day worker position, working 74 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.

*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

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable, and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience working within a health care environment

• Previous experience in health related or other databases

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: 

• Generic Ward Clerk (LGH) Band 2 (Sep 2024) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.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.

*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: Deb Stewart
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 67776903
Email address: deb.stewart@ths.tas.gov.au 

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