Cleaner/Kitchen Hand (518489L8)

Department of Health, Tasmania; George Town; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Cleaner/Kitchen Hand for George Town, TAS. You will clean hospital and community centre areas to ASQHCS standards and support kitchen hygiene, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.

Permanent, part-time role working 49 hours per fortnight, commencing 21 November 2026. Salary range AUD 59,668 to 65,185 per annum (pro rata) with 12% superannuation on top.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning allocated areas in compliance with Australian Safety and Quality Health Care Standards (ASQHCS), Agency policies and other established standards and protocols.
• Carry out and assist in food preparation and cleaning within the kitchen area, maintaining a high standard of hygiene in compliance with ASQHCS, Agency policies and other established standards and protocols.
• Clean and maintain all areas of the Hospital and Community Centre, including floors, bathrooms, toilets, offices, consulting rooms, patient areas and all common areas, by dusting, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing and spot cleaning as required.
• Collect and remove domestic waste to appropriate areas.
• Monitor and report to the Hotel Services Coordinator on the condition of equipment and appliances, including but not limited to fridges and microwaves.

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The George Town Hospital is approximately 50km north of Launceston. 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.. George Town Hospital is a culturally diverse team that takes pride in providing quality care for its patients.

The Role

• Assist in the cleaning of allocated areas in compliance with Australian Safety and Quality Health Care Standards (ASQHCS), Agency policies and other established standards and protocols.
• Carry out and assist in food preparation and cleaning within the kitchen area, maintaining a high standard of hygiene in compliance with ASQHCS, Agency policies and other established standards and protocols.

You will need

• Clean and maintain all areas of the Hospital and Community Centre, including floors, bathrooms, toilets, offices, consulting rooms, patient areas and all common areas, by dusting, vacuuming, washing, scrubbing and spot cleaning as required.
• Collect and remove domestic waste to appropriate areas.
• Monitor and report to the Hotel Services Coordinator on the condition of equipment and appliances, including but not limited to fridges and microwaves.

Details of appointment

• Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 49 hours per fortnight, commencing 21 November 2026.

*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.

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union 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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Cleaner/Kitchen Hand (518489L8) George Town, TAS, AU