Home Maintenance Officer (505579)
The Team
Home Care South is a dynamic and client-focused team within the Department of Health (Tasmania), dedicated to delivering high-quality in-home support services across Southern Tasmania. Our primary mission is to support frail older people and younger people with disabilities to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities, in line with the Charter of Aged Care Rights and the Aged Care Quality Standards. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and innovation in everything we do.
- Work in a dynamic, fast paced, well equipped unit
- Working in a highly rewarding role!
- Work as a member of a vibrant and innovative team
- Be part of a dynamic, fast paced, supported team.
The Role
Are you a practical, reliable person who enjoys making a positive difference in people's lives? Join Home Care South and help support clients to live safely and independently in their own homes across Southern Tasmania.
As a Home Maintenance Officer, you will provide home maintenance and minor modification services for clients, undertake equipment deliveries and collections, maintain records, and work closely with clients, colleagues, and community services to deliver high-quality support.
You will need
- Experience carrying out general home maintenance and minor modification work.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, manual handling principles, and the safe use of equipment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
- A compassionate and respectful approach when working with older people, people with disability, and their carers.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records.
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, part time, day worker position, working up to 56.88 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
*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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$65,827 to $68,854 pro rata 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Driver's Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Qualifications in individual support or appropriate trade related area.
Applicants should note the position features
- Positions are located at St Johns Park and other community health centres in the southern area. See position advertisement for specific location
- The Home Maintenance Officers are regularly required to travel across Southern Tasmania.
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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Nicolie Hyland
Position: Coordinator Home Care South
Phone number: 6166 1470
Email address: homecaresouth@ths.tas.gov.au
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