Personal Care Assistant (502374L6)

Tasmania Government; Queenstown; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Tasmania Government is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join West Coast District Hospital, supporting residents across Queenstown, Rosebery, Zeehan, Strahan and surrounding areas.

You will work under nursing staff to provide compassionate, person-centred care, helping with daily living activities and promoting dignity and wellbeing in a rural health setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and wellbeing of residents and patients.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate respectfully.
• Holds or is working towards Certificate III in Individual Support; current driver’s licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities including hygiene, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
• Support residents and patients with activities of daily living to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist nursing staff in delivering safe, high-quality care across residential aged care and inpatient services.
• Observe and report changes in residents' or patients' condition to the nursing team.
• Support a positive, welcoming and respectful environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.
• Contribute to a safe workplace through infection prevention and safety procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

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...

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of people in your community?

West Coast District Hospital provides a broad range of healthcare services to the communities of Queenstown, Rosebery, Zeehan, Strahan and surrounding areas. Our services include emergency care, inpatient services and residential aged care through Lyell House.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care. Working in a small rural health service provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, patients, families and colleagues while developing a diverse range of skills across acute and aged care settings.

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide care and support to residents and patients under the direction and supervision of nursing staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal care activities including hygiene, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
• Supporting residents and patients with activities of daily living in a manner that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assisting nursing staff in delivering safe, high-quality care across residential aged care and inpatient services.
• Observing and reporting changes in a resident's or patient's condition to the nursing team.
• Supporting a positive, welcoming and respectful environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.
• Contributing to a safe workplace through adherence to infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and clinical care procedures.

You will need

• A genuine commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and supporting the wellbeing of older people and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate respectfully with residents, patients, families and colleagues.
• Holds, or is working towards, Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) and possesses a current driver's licence (desirable).

Why Tasmania

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 and part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*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.

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Current Driver’s Licence

For more information

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

Katherine Loader

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

M: 0497067426

[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.