Health Care Assistant (516588)

Service Tasmania; George Town; On-site; MYR 174,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Tasmania is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care in community settings. This casual and fixed-term position requires providing support in clients' homes. The ideal candidate will possess compassion, teamwork skills, and a current driver's licence. Competitive salary and employee benefits included, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high quality care and support to clients.
• Experience working in community settings is beneficial.
• Must be adaptable and willing to work variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to community-based clients.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Work in client's own homes.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current Driver’s Licence

Job description

The Team

The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

• The George Town Hospital is approximately 50km North of Launceston.
• The George Town Hospital plays a central role in the health outcomes for the community.
• George Town Hospital is a culturally diverse team that takes pride in providing quality care for its patients.

The Role

Under supervision, and in accordance with Agency policy, legal, regulatory, and funded program requirements, the Health Care Assistant provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves. This position is in the community and requires working in a client\'s own home.

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, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) 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

$63,110 to $66,049 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

• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients)

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

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 Health Care Assistant (Primary Health North) OHO2 (May 2025) (2).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 named person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kelli Large
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - George Town Hospital and Community Centre
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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