Cleaner (Operating Room Suite) (503941)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; 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 Launceston General Hospital, part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, is seeking casual, fixed-term cleaners for the Operating Room Suite. The role covers 9 theatres and related areas, with emphasis on infection control, safety, and high cleaning standards.

Applications close for a 24-month term with pro rata conditions and a wage of $59,668 to $65,185 per annum. Join a multidisciplinary team guided by CARE and GRITS values to ensure a safe, efficient, and harmonious workplace in North

Qualifications

• Infection control within Operating Room Suite is a focus of the role.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a large hospital setting.
• Experience with high housekeeping standards and safe cleaning practices in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient cleaning support to the Operating Room Suite and related areas.
• Perform varied manual cleaning tasks across 9 Operating Theatres and Sterilising Department.
• Adhere to THS-N CARE values and ORS GRITS values to maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Monday 09 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 9 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Provide an efficient and effective cleaning support service to the Operating Room Suite within established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

The Team

The Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania's second largest hospital with a busy elective and emergency service utilising 9 main Operating Theatres. The LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and is a major clinical teaching and research centre. All our services work closely together to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, workforce and the Tasmanian community guided by our CARE values.

The Role

The dynamic ORS cleaning team are strongly lead by a Team Leader who is committed to a high standard of Infection control, staff satisfaction and safety.

You will need

• The successful applicants will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on high standards of infection control within the Operating Room Suite.
• The role involves many and varied manual tasks over a large footprint of 9 Operating Theatres, Sterilising Department and associated areas.
• The multidisciplinary staffing cohort in the Operating Suite are guided by and practice the THS-N CARE values and the ORS GRITS values to endorse a safe and harmonious workplace.

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 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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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.