Home Help Personal Carer (507339)

Tasmanian Government; St Helens; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join St Helens District Hospital, part of the Department of Health, in Tasmania, to provide essential in-home personal care and support, helping clients maintain independence and wellbeing.

The Home Help Personal Carer role is fixed-term, casual, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months, with hours negotiated. Applicants should have experience in domestic duties for the aged or people with a disability, and a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Experience performing domestic duties for the aged or people with a disability at home.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and client rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and health team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform household and personal care duties per the care plan.
• Transport equipment to clients' homes to support care tasks.
• Provide feedback on significant changes in clients' health status to staff.

Skills

Domestic duties

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care

First aid certificate

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 20 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 20 September, 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:

PO BOX 314 St. Helens

Join St Helens District Hospital and provide essential in-home personal care and support that helps clients maintain their independence and wellbeing.

The Team

Located on the stunning East Coast of Tasmania, St. Helens District Hospital has Tasmania’s busiest rural emergency department, with an increase in emergency presentations during peak tourist season from December until April. The hospital provides a fast-paced environment that delivers high-quality patient centred care. Our focus is on providing excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Home Help Personal Carer will

• Perform essential household and personal care duties as assessed and documented in the client’s care plan.
• Transport relevant equipment to the clients’ homes to perform household and personal care duties.
• Provide feedback to staff coordinating the service of any significant changes in the clients’ health status

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, performing domestic duties for the aged and/or people with a disability within their own home.
• Awareness of Agency policies and procedures and an understanding of confidentiality and right of clients’
• Ability to establish and maintain effective written and verbal communication with clients and Community Health team members, and the ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team.

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 annu m (Pro rata) . Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care
• Current first aid certificate

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

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name:Nikki Griffith
Position: DON
Phone number:03 6387 5570
Email address: [e-mail]

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.

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:

PO BOX 314 St. Helens

Join St Helens District Hospital and provide essential in-home personal care and support that helps clients maintain their independence and wellbeing.

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:

PO BOX 314 St. Helens

Join St Helens District Hospital and provide essential in-home personal care and support that helps clients maintain their independence and wellbeing.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.