The Team:

As a unit of the Tasmanian Health Service, Primary Health North West are focused on providing exceptional services to our consumers across our District Hospital and Community Health Services. Our team work together to deliver quality clinical outcomes and exceptional patient care and are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare delivery.

We have a strong focus on professional development and provide opportunities for growth within the organisation, and we prioritise collaboration and communication among all staff members to ensure the best possible client outcomes.

Primary Health is committed to workforce diversity and a safe, supported and respectful workplace for all employees. A role with Primary Health offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic service and make a difference to the health of people in Tasmania.”

The Role:

We are seeking motivated Domestic Services Officers Casual/Relief to join our team in providing an efficient and safe service working across the West Coast District Hospital.

The successful Domestic Services Officer will:

• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in ward and ancillary areas in accordance with established policies, standards and guidelines while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Collect and dispose of all waste including contaminated waste into appropriate receptacles.
• Provide a domestic service, including infection control cleaning across wards, office and residences.
• Follow universal precautions when conducting infection control cleaning of cytotoxic and sterile areas.

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:

Fixed term, casual, shift worker position 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: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• 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:

• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

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 Domestic Services Officer (North West) HSO2 (July 2023) WWVP CSU.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.

*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: Carmena Meciar
Position: Team Leader - Hotel Services and Administration
Phone number: (03) 6495 1550
Email address: [email protected]

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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.