The Team
The Hotel Services Team is committed to providing high-quality support services that contribute to the overall care experience for patients and residents. Their work helps create a safe, respectful and welcoming environment where people can receive care with dignity and comfort.
The team embodies the Department of Health values of respect, accountability, compassion and excellence, while contributing to the delivery of person-centred care for the King Island community. Through a strong focus on teamwork, customer service and continuous improvement, the Hotel Services Team supports KIHHC's mission of delivering quality healthcare services close to home for the residents of King Island.
The Role
The Hotel Services Administration Team at King Island Hospital and Health Centre (KIHHC) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services as part of the Tasmanian Health Service. The role provides reception and front-of-house administrative support, responding to enquiries in a professional, timely and confidential manner, while undertaking a range of administrative and clerical duties including data entry, document preparation, filing and records management. The role will be responsible for maintaining electronic information systems, ensuring accurate and complete records, and assist with the coordination of staff rosters. This role works closely with hotel services staff supporting catering, cleaning and laundry functions, helping to ensure the hospital and health centre operates efficiently and continues to provide a safe, welcoming and high-quality service to the King Island community.
You will need
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Provide professional reception and administrative support for Hotel Services, including responding to enquiries, data entry, records management and maintaining electronic systems.
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Assist with workforce administration activities, including staff rostering, to support the efficient operation of services.
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Support the coordination of catering, cleaning and laundry services, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for patients, residents and visitors.
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 full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.
*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
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum. 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.
Allowances
Regional Allowances
- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
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
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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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.