The Team

The team is located at the Royal Hobart Hospital working closely with a team food service officers, delivering and preparing food for Royal Hobart Hospital patients, visitors and clients. This position supports this team with administrative support.

The Role

Provide and maintain a high standard of customer focused clerical, administrative services within the Food Services Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

Maintain confidentiality and work according to all Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensure all information management systems are maintained and processes conducted in accordance with the relevant guidelines and protocols of the Department.

Organisation of patient menus ensuring they correspond to the patient diet list.

You will need

1. Experience in administrative functions and the ability to undertake those duties efficiently and effectively within a hospital environment together with knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation and how they are used in the workplace.
2. Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with public and staff at all levels.
3. Demonstrated flexibility and customer service skills working within an innovative team including, the ability to organise, prioritise and problem solve workflows according to demand.
4. Knowledge and practical experience in the operation of computer information management and the use of the Microsoft Office suite including word processing and spreadsheets; and the ability to produce basic reports from these when required.

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 (not working weekends, but working public holidays) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

Hours of work are between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. 

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

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

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.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Successful completion of or a willingness to undertake, a recognised course in, business/office administration

• Demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting

Note: - 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: 

• Generic Catering Clerk Band 2

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.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: Brock Free
Position: Business Support Officer
Phone number: (03) 6166 7951
Email address: brock.free@ths.tas.gov.au 

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