Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS;

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

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.

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.

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 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.

$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.

Advantages 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

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!

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.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

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.

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📌 Hospital Assistant - Acute Older Person Unit (531372) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart