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.

The Role:

Maintain a high standard of specialised cleaning within the Operating Theatre complex.

• Perform specialised cleaning duties throughout the Theatre complex, including floor and wall maintenance in offices, wards, corridors, toilet blocks, change rooms and other designated areas.
• Perform specialised cleaning duties in the operating theatre rooms, including following infection control procedures and using specialised cleaning chemicals.
• Undertake special cleaning tasks, and other related duties, including removal of garbage, and collection/distribution of linen.
• Ensure equipment is used and maintained in the correct manner, and faults reported to enable corrective action to be taken.

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

The Team:

Example:  Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent full time & part time shift worker positions, working up to 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: $58,184 to $59,580 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

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.

Benefit available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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 Theatre Cleaner HSO3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.

Nerissa Herweynen

A/Assistant Manager - Environmental Services
(03) 6166 8058
nerissa.herweynen@ths.tas.gov.au

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