Manager - House Services (503514)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

Salary:

$104,756 to $118,730 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Job description:

Manage and direct the House Services Department (Communications, Medical Orderlies, Car Parking, Security Services and Environmental Services), which consists of waste management, cleaning, hospital security, switchboard, reception, staff accommodation, car parking, patient television services, hospital surplus equipment storage, linen services, Medical Orderlies, hospital access including staff identification badges, keys, building access, helipad operational oversight and ensuring compliance with infection control procedures. Plan, manage and review applicable services to facilitate the effective, efficient, and cost-effective provision of House Services, including management of budgets and staffing. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Managers and senior staff to ensure the provision of effective, high-quality services to patients, staff and the general public.

The Hospital Corporate & Support Services team:

  • Supportive team based working environment
  • Fast paced, high functioning management team role
  • Commitment to staff development and learning

The role:

  • Manage and direct the House Services Department (Communications, Medical Orderlies, Car Parking, Security Services and Environmental Services), which consists of waste management, cleaning, hospital security, switchboard, reception, staff accommodation, car parking, patient television services, hospital surplus equipment storage, linen services, Medical Orderlies, hospital access including staff identification badges, keys, building access, helipad operational oversight and ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.
  • Plan, manage and review applicable services to facilitate the effective, efficient, and cost-effective provision of House Services, including management of budgets and staffing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Managers and senior    staff to ensure the provision of effective, high-quality services to patients, staff and the general public.

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, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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: $104,756 - $118,730 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.

Eligibility:

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

  1. crimes of violence
  2. sex related offences
  3. serious drug offences
  4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. 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

Applicant Guide

For more information, please contact

Scott Schilg
Position: Director, Hospital Corporate and Support Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6432
E-mail: scott.schilg@ths.tas.gov.au 

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