Cleaner (Operating Room Suite) (503941)

Tasmania Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health in Tasmania seeks staff for the ORS cleaning team at Launceston General Hospital. You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on high infection-control standards in the Operating Room Suite.

The role involves manual tasks across 9 theatres and the Sterilising Department, supported by the THS-N CARE and ORS GRITS values to ensure a safe workplace. Casual, fixed-term engagement for ~24 months.

Qualifications

• The role is part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on infection control in the Operating Room Suite.
• Role involves many manual tasks across 9 Operating Theatres, Sterilising Department and related areas.
• Team adheres to THS-N CARE values and ORS GRITS values for a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain high infection-control standards.
• Carry out varied manual tasks across theatres and sterilising department.
• Support a safe, harmonious work environment aligned with CARE values.

Skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Sterilising equipment

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 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.

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

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.