Personal Care Assistant (600006)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fitness Passport

District allowances

Salary packaging

Job summary

King Island Hospital and Health Centre in Tasmania is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in our 14-bed Netherby Home, under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will work in a small multidisciplinary team, have strong communication skills, and bring aged care experience.

This permanent part-time role offers 16 hours per fortnight, starting 2 December 2026, with salary $65,827 to $68,854 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Holds, or working towards, a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience in an aged care setting is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care in our Residential Aged Care Home.
• Work effectively within a small multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Have experience within an aged care setting.

Skills

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Files

• Applicant Guide.docx

The Team

Welcome to King Island Hospital and Health Centre! Our friendly team works closely together as part of the Department of Health to provide caring, high-quality support to our community. As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality person-centred care to our residents in Netherby Home, while being supported through training and teamwork. We’re all here to help make sure the people of King Island get the best care possible in a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment.

The Role

Our Personal Care Assistant provides direct resident care to our residents within our 14-bed Residential Aged Care Home, Netherby Home, working within the scope of practice of a Personal Care Assistant and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to achieve planned resident outcomes.

You will need

• Provide high-quality person-centred care in our Residential Aged Care Home.
• Work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have experience within an aged care setting.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing on 2 December 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.

Salary

$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 with Public Sector Unions 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.

Allowances

Regional Allowances

• District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family.

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

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Personal Care Assistant OHO2.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

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