Cleaner (Operating Room Suite) (514743)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Launceston is seeking a part-time Generic Cleaner for the Operating Room Suite. The role involves ensuring high standards of cleanliness in a fast-paced medical environment with emphasis on infection control. Successful candidates will need to work within a dynamic team and have a keen attention to detail. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive and rewarding environment within Tasmania's health system.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Leave entitlements including study leave

Qualifications

• Ability to follow strict infection control protocols.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the Operating Room Suite.
• Perform various manual tasks across multiple theatres.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Team:

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 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

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

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 appointments:

• Permanent part time, shift worker position, working up to 59 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team.
• 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.

Salary:

$57,130 to $62,486 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 2022

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

Eligibility:

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 Cleaner (Operating Room Suite) OHO1 North (September 2025) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*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: Madeleine Postmus & Melissa Wilcox
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Room Suite
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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