Ward Aide (530493)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements

12% superannuation

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a Ward Aide for Millbrook Rise Centre in the Derwent Valley. The role involves assisting nursing and allied health staff with daily care, supporting rehabilitation activities, and helping clients access community services.

This permanent full-time position requires the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Eligible applicants will have a Health Care qualification and a current driver’s licence, with salary packaging and 12%

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and allied health staff in daily client care including bathing, dressing and personal care.
• Participate in and assist with supervision of client activities as requested by nursing/allied health staff.
• Support clients in rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals and community access.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Health Care Certificate III/IV or equivalent

Health Professional Undergraduate qualification

Job description

The Team

Millbrook Rise Centre is a 27-bed mental health subacute inpatient facility; we are a consumer-centred service with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery located in the beautiful Derwent Valley. We work closely with various services within not only Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) but also with the wider community services such as NDIS providers.

We are a collaborative team that works with our consumers, their friends and families in their individualised recovery journey. We welcome new staff and new ideas to contribute to the positive environment at Millbrook Rise Centre.

Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

• Assist nursing and allied health professional staff in general daily care of clients including bathing, dressing, and personal care.
• Participate in and assists with the supervision of client activities as requested by nursing staff and allied health staff.
• Participate in and assists clients with their rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals and community access, as requested by nursing staff or allied health staff.

You will need

• Demonstrated capacity to work with people with a mental or physical illness, along with an understanding of their rehabilitation and care needs, or the ability to acquire the same.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and work harmoniously as a member of multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication, observation and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate relationships with clients.

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 full time, fully rotational shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 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.

Salary

$70,033 to $75,114 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

• A range of leave entitlements
• 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

• Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• Generic Ward Aide OHO3 (Sep 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information

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

Name: Kate Rowbottom

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 0408 364 250

Email address: [e-mail]

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