The Team:

The Wilfred Lopes Centre (WLC), is the states only purpose-built Forensic Hospital in Tasmania which provides specialist forensic mental health input, in a high secure inpatient setting. 

Teamwork is essential and all members of the WLC team have a vital role to play in the provision of quality treatment and care in a multidisciplinary context. By working as a team, we:

• Ensure that WLC maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide individual patient care, treatment, safety, and recovery.
• Maintain links between the patient, significant others, and the community.
• Ensure the safety of patients, members of staff and the broader community.

The Role:

Maintain a high standard of cleaning in allocated areas, removal of garbage and collection/distribution of linen.

You will need:

1. Previous cleaning experience, preferably within a hospital environment.
2. Awareness of, and familiarity with, equipment currently in use within the commercial cleaning industry.
3. A basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and solutions.
4. Understanding of safe manual handling techniques.
5. Ability to work effectively individually or in a team environment and to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker, shift worker position, working 16 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: Operational Health Officer Level 1

$57,130 to $62,486 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 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.
• Free onsite parking.
• Additional 6.56% Correctional Health Allowance.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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 Cleaner OHO1

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

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: Darren West
Position: NUM Wilfred Lopes
Phone number: (03) 6166 0502
Email address: darren.west@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 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.