The Team:

The Tasmanian Health Service is a fully integrated system that delivers a range of services. These are divided into three key regions across Tasmania: North, North West and South.

THS services range from public health and preventative services to primary health and community care. This also includes emergency health services, specialist services and hospital-based treatment in public and private hospitals, residential, rehabilitation and palliative care.

Care is delivered across acute, subacute and community and primary health settings with most healthcare delivered outside of the hospitals in GP rooms, community health centres, private clinics, aged and residential care facilities, and in the home.

The THS has over 300 facilities across Tasmania that provide high quality, accredited services, with exceptionally skilled staff, that are closely integrated with their local communities and the other parts of the health system.

The Role:

Function effectively as a Home Care Support Worker under the Tasmanian Home and Community Care (HACC) guidelines, and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) guidelines.

Provide support and care to Home Care South clients in their own homes.

You will need to:

• Provide essential household duties as assessed and documented in client care plans. These duties can include but are not limited to general cleaning, vacuuming, washing and ironing.
• Provide feedback to the Manager of Home Care South concerning significant changes in client health or circumstances.
• Maintain accurate work records and complete documentation as required.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, home care personnel and other service providers as required.
• Promoting a positive image of the service to the public, including the displaying of approved means of identification, and wearing a well-maintained supplied uniform.
• Promoting wellness and reablement within Home Care South’s service delivery.

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 fixed term, casual, positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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:

$59,930 to $62,486 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual loading - Equivalent of $36.00 to $39.37

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver's Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Certificate lll in Individual Support or other relevant qualification

Applicants should note, the position features:

• Travel to clients' homes using your own registered and insured transport

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 Home Care Support Worker OHO1 South (June 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Gary Tarafder
Manager - Home Care South
Phone number: (03) 6166 1470
Email address: [email protected]

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