The Team:

The Short Stay Suite is a component of the Perioperative Precinct and incorporates Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Same Day Discharge (SDD), 19 bed Surgical Ward and a state-of-the-art standalone Endoscopy Suite.

The Short Stay Suite is a face paced, high turnover unit which will provide you with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of areas.

As a member of the Perioperative Services operational support team, the Perioperative Support Services Officer provides cleaning, transport, administrative and other support services to ensure effective and efficient operation of the allocated area within Perioperative Services, ultimately contributing to safe quality patient care.

The Role:

The role of a Perioperative Support Services Officer in the Department of Health Tasmania is vital because it ensures the smooth and safe operation of surgical services. These officers provide essential non-clinical support within the perioperative environment, including:

• Providing support services to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Short Stay Suite
• Preparing and maintaining the unit to meet strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Transporting patients and equipment, ensuring timely and efficient surgical workflows.
• Assisting clinical staff by managing supplies and maintaining sterile environments.
• Contributing to, and participating as a member of the health care team

Their work directly supports surgeons, nurses, and anaesthetists, enabling them to focus on patient care. Without this role, the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of surgical procedures would be significantly compromised, impacting patient outcomes and overall hospital operations.

You will need:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the environment according to infection control guidelines, standards and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor equipment and stores levels and initiate appropriate action.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work, together with sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, 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: $63,110 to $66,049 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 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
• 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:

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 Perioperative Support Services Officer OHO2 (South) (Aug 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

For more information:

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

Madeline Paine
Nurse Unit Manager Short Stay Suite
0400 984 241
[email protected]

*Applications close 12 October 11:55pm.