The Team

Beaconsfield District Health Service is a welcoming rural Multi purpose Service providing residential aged care, sub-acute inpatient care, community nursing and a range of primary health services to the local community. Our multidisciplinary team work collaboratively to deliver person centred, high quality care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing for resident and patients. As part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, our team is committed to continuous improvement, teamwork and providing safe, compassionate care close to home. 

The Role

The Health Care Assistant ( HCA) provides compassionate, person centred care to residents and patients within the Multi purpose Service under direction and supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses. The  HCA supports individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and social engagement while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing. 

Working as  part of the team, the HCA contributes to a safe, welcoming and respectful environment by assisting with resident care, maintaining a clean and comfortable care environment, accurately reporting changes in residents condition and supporting the delivery of high quality care in accordance with Department of Health policies, the Aged care Quality Standards and organisational values. 

You will need

• A genuine commitment to providing compassionate, person centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• The ability to build positive relationships withy residents, families and colleagues.

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, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 26 hours per fortnight, commencing from 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

$65,827 to $68,854 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 Driver’s Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients)

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 Health Care Assistant (Primary Health North) OHO2 (May 2025).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:Kylie Lee
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 67026066
Email address: kylie.carr@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.