The Team

Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre is located in Oatlands which is situated one hour north of Hobart. MMPHC is comprised of residential aged care, sub-acute beds and an urgent care centre. There is a multidisciplinary team which includes all staff. The domestic staff role is an important part of the team; there is opportunity to work across the centre and includes cleaning, laundry and kitchen assistant work.

The Role

- Clean and maintain the facility
- Perform infection control cleaning tasks
- Assist with patient food tray preparation and plating of meals
- Assist in laundry with sorting, washing and drying and cleaning duties.

You will need

- Knowledge of food presentation and delivery in accordance with Food Safety Legislation
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Aged Care and Hospital routines
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work within a team

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

$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 Union 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

- 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

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 (Statewide) OHO1 (March 2026) Age Care (0003).docx

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.

*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: Rachel Boughton
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number: (03) 6135 0***
Email address: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au

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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 workplace 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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