Ward Aide (530493)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

Salary:

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, shift work

Region:

South

Location:

Millbrook Rise, 3 Hobart Road

Job description:

As a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality services; and accordance with the Hospitals South Strategic Plan, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Ward Aide provides support to nursing and allied health professional staff in the delivery of care to clients across a variety of settings.

The Team

Millbrook Rise Centre is a 27-bed mental health subacute inpatient facility; we are a consumer-centred service with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery located in the beautiful Derwent Valley. We work closely with various services within not only Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) but also with the wider community services such as NDIS providers. 

We are a collaborative team that works with our consumers, their friends and families in their individualised recovery journey. We welcome new staff and new ideas to contribute to the positive environment at Millbrook Rise Centre. 

Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

  • Assist nursing and allied health professional staff in general daily care of clients including bathing, dressing, and personal care.
  • Participate in and assists with the supervision of client activities as requested by nursing staff and allied health staff. 
  • Participate in and assists clients with their rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals and community access, as requested by nursing staff or allied health staff. 

You will need

  • Demonstrated capacity to work with people with a mental or physical illness, along with an understanding of their rehabilitation and care needs, or the ability to acquire the same. 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and work harmoniously as a member of multidisciplinary team.
  • Good communication, observation and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate relationships with clients.

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 full time, fully rotational shift worker position, working 76 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

$70,033 to $75,114 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 

  • A range of leave entitlements
  • 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification
  • Current Driver’s Licence 

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: Kate Rowbottom
Position: Nurse Unit Manager 
Phone number: 0408 364 250
Email address: kate.rowbottom@ths.tas.gov.au

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