The Team The Beaconsfield District health Service consists of a 22 bed facility including Residential, Aged Care, Respite, Sub acute and Palliative care. There are also a number of community services, visiting services and support groups that operate from the service including Day centre, home help services, Women's health, Social work, Physiotherapy and Community Nursing.

The Role

Function efficiently as a member of the health care team concerned with care of an individual and their family unit within the community setting. Provide home help to the client within their own home as assessed and documented in the clients care plan.

You will need

- A genuine commitment to supporting older people and helping them remain independent in their own homes.
- A current Drivers licence and reliable vehicle
- The ability to undertake domestic assistance tasks, including cleaning, laundry and household support

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

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 5 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

- 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.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of perks 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.
- 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

- Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties

- Generic Home Help Personal Carer (North) OHO1 (July 2025).docx

Application Guide

- Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

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

Contact Person

Name: Michaela Gregson
Position: Community Co-ordinator
Phone number: (03) 6702 6069
Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.

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📌 Home Help Personal Carer (518742) (Launceston)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston