The role:

Within a primary health care framework, the Home Help Personal Carer will:

• Function effectively as a member of the health care team concerned with the care of an individual and their family unit within the community setting.
• Provide home help and personal care to the client within their own home.

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

Deloraine Home Care Services:

• Is part of the wider northern Tasmanian home care service 
• Is based out of the Deloraine District Hospital site.
• Provides assistance in the home and works collaboratively with services across Primary Health North

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing from 23 September 2024 for a period of 24 months

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $58,184 - $59,580 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

   Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care
2. Current first aid certificate

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

crimes of violence

sex related offences

serious drug offences

crimes involving dishonesty

serious traffic offences 

Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Generic Home Help Personal Carer (North) HSO3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf

Generic Home Help Personal Carer (North) HSO3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact:

Pat Wrigley
Phone: (03) 6777 4140
Position: Area Services Coordinator North
E-mail: pat.wrigley@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.