The Team

OPAC_ 5A (Older Persons Acute Care) is located on Ward 5A, level 5, A Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). 5A is an acute geriatric medical unit that provides specialist care for the treatment of conditions common in older people.

The Role

Acts as a member of a team and performs duties consistent with quality improvement guidelines to provide hospital aide services, general housekeeping including re-stocking, linen ordering, infection control cleans catering duties to patients and waste & linen management.

You will need

- Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or experience in, food, kitchen and personal hygiene.

- Demonstrated knowledge of, and an ability to, lift patients within manual handling guidelines and legislation.

- Ability to provide, and/or have experience in, cleaning services in a hospital or large organisation environment with knowledge of infection control practices and guidelines.

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 robust 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 full time,



shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 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

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum. 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 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

- Career 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

Generic Hospital Assistant - Older Persons Unit OHO2

Application Guide

- Applicant Guide.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.

Name: Annette Moore

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: (03) 6166 7920

Email address: [email protected]

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📌 Hospital Assistant - Acute Older Person Unit (531372) (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
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