House Services Assistant (521041) LGH

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the House Services Team at the Launceston General Hospital as a Cleaning Staff member, tasked with maintaining cleanliness in a vital healthcare environment. This part-time role offers a supportive workplace committed to diversity and includes various employee benefits. Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to prioritize tasks in a dynamic setting, contributing immediately to community health.

Benefits

Access to fitness facilities with Fitness Passport

Range of leave entitlements including study leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment preferred.
• Capability to operate various cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean allocated areas in compliance with established procedures.
• Assist in maintaining high cleaning standards following WHS and Infection Control guidelines.
• Perform varied manual tasks, including the use of ladders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Manual dexterity

Job description

The Team:

The House Services Team at the Launceston General Hospital takes pride in providing exceptional cleaning services and are committed to workforce diversity and a safe, supported, and respectful workplace for all employees.

The Role:

Clean allocated areas in compliance with established procedures and protocols.

Assist in maintaining a high standard of cleaning within the LGH, outbuildings and surrounds, adhering to WHS and Infection Control policies and procedures, including adhering to PPE requirements.

Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The role involves varied manual tasks including the use of ladders and the ability to operate a variety of cleaning equipment and machinery.

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 appointment:

Fixed term, part time, shift worker position working 5pm to 9pm Mon to Fri - not working weekends or Public Holidays, working 40 hours per fortnight, from ASAP until 05 June 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:$57,130 to $59,443 per annum, pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic 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:

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 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 House Services Assistant OHO1 (May 2025).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.

For more information:

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

Name: Lyn McLachlan
Position: Acting Coordinator - Environmental Services
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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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.