The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Specialised Medical Orderlies within the RHH provide a valuable service as support staff to a large multidisciplinary clinical team. In 2025, the Medical Orderly Department expanded its service to also provide support to the Repatriation Centre site. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

In accordance with Agency policies and procedures, and infection control and quality improvement guidelines, the Specialised Medical Orderly will:

• Provide Medical Orderly services and assistance to Medical, Nursing, and Para-Medical staff in the lifting, positioning and general care of patients.
• Transport of patients within the hospital environment by means of wheelchair, trolleys and beds.
• As part of the Code Black Response Team, the Specialised Medical Orderly will assist the clinical team in the management of an aggressive incident.
• As directed, conduct internal hospital security functions.
• As directed, provide orderly services in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Radiology and Operating Theatres.

You will need

• Knowledge of skills required in manual handling techniques, following Work Health and Safety principles, including the skills required to safely lift and position spinal patients and caring for acute care patients ie. ICU, CCU, CT ICU.
• Knowledge and experience in the practices, equipment and procedures relating to Medical Orderly involvement in patient care, together with a knowledge of medical orderly procedures for the Department of Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Operating Theatres and hospital mortuary, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in emergency procedures (Fire, Bomb Threats, Evacuation and Aggression) and understanding of Hospital Code Black Response Team procedures, 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.

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

Multiple Permanent full time & part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

And

Multiple Fixed term full time & part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 12 Month period.

*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

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum pro rata. 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

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: 

• Specialised Medical Orderly OHO3 (word)

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide (word)

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: Grace Jackson - Change Lead / Coordinator HSS
Email address: grace.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au

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