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Primary Purpose:
Assist with the food preparation, production, plating service, warewashing and cleaning duties in the provision of catering services to patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.
This role is primarily focused on patient meal delivery in the Mersey Community Hospital.
The position can be a fast-paced role, requiring a positive demeanour and excellent communication skills.
The service operates 6am - 7.30pm, 7 days per week. The ideal candidate will be flexible and available to work early mornings, afternoons and weekends as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The team are passionate in delivering the best patient centred care, food and service delivery to patients, staff and visitors.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, shift worker positions, available, commencing from as soon as possible until 31 January 2026.
*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 casual vacancies.
Salary: $55,466 to $57,712 per annum, pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Allowance
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.
Pre-employment Conditions:
It is the Employee’s responsibility to notify an Employer of any new criminal convictions during the course of their employment with the Department.
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
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous 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 Food Service Assistant (North West) HSO2 (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.
Name: Kellie Gore
Position: Food Services Supervisor
Phone number: (03) 6478 5414
Email: kellie.gore@ths.tas.gov.au
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