Health Care Assistant (516588)
- North, TAS, Australia
- Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
- Client Service
- Health/Hospital
- Fixed-term, casual
- Closing at: 23 Aug 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
- Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2
- Department of Health
- $65,827 to $68,854 per annum
The Team
The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
Under supervision, and in accordance with Agency policy, legal, regulatory, and funded program requirements, the Health Care Assistant provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves.
You will need
- Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working with the frail aged, people with disabilities and people affected by dementia, including knowledge and understanding of client confidentiality and consumer rights.
- Demonstrated experience in providing personal care services and the ability to perform activities of daily living in line with individual client needs in a residential, inpatient and/or community setting.
- Demonstrated ability to organise work to meet deadlines and commitments, including the completion of administration duties such as maintaining health records and routine data collection whilst working under minimal supervision.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.
*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 casual vacancies.
Salary
$65,827 to $68,854 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2
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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Current Driver’s Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients)
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:
Application Guide:
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: Lise Jones
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 6702 6020
Email address: lise.body@ths.tas.gov.au
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