The Team
Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre is located in Oatlands which is located one hour north of Hobart. MMPHC is comprised of residential aged care, sub-acute beds and an urgent care centre. The domestic staff officer role is an important part of the multidisciplinary team; there is opportunity to work across the centre and includes cleaning, laundry and kitchen assistant work.
The Role
The Domestic Services Officer is responsible for:
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in ward and ancillary areas in accordance with established policies, standards and guidelines.
- Infection control cleaning of cytotoxic and sterile areas as per universal precautions.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality.
You will need
- Ability to safely and efficiently use and control various items of industrial cleaning equipment including a working knowledge, or the ability to acquire such knowledge, in the use of cleaning chemicals.
- An awareness of, or the ability to acquire an awareness of, universal precautions and cleaning policies, protocols and procedures relating to cytotoxic and sterile areas and infection control.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in quality improvement programs and training activities.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple Permanent full time, part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible
*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
$59,668 to $65,185 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 2025
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: Rachel Boughton
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number: 03 6135 0511
Email address: rachel.boughton@ths.tas.gov.au
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