The Team:

Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre is located in Oatlands. Oatlands is a one-hour drive north of Hobart. The centre comprises residential aged care and sub-acute beds. It also has an urgent care centre. MMPHC is part of the Tasmanian Health Service and works to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

• Cleaning duties throughout the centre
• Working as an assistant in the kitchen
• Working in and delivering a laundry service to the centre.

You will need

1. Previous cleaning experience, preferably within a health care environment, or the ability to acquire same with the capacity to understand and safely operate catering, laundry and cleaning equipment, utensils and cleaning products.
2. Knowledge of, and skill in, food presentation and delivery in accordance with Food Safety Legislation and correct dietary requirements.
3. Basic knowledge and understanding of Hospital and Aged Care routines, procedures and policies with an understanding of Work Health and Safety guidelines, infection control and continuous Quality Improvement or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple fixed term, casual positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 months.

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: $59,930 to $61,367 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
              Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $37.76 to $38.67 per hour. 

• 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.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

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: 

• Domestic Services Officer.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.

*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Rachel Boughton
Director of Nursing
6135 0511
rachel.boughton@ths.tas.gov.au 

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