Multiskilled Domestic

2 weeks ago

Lenah Valley, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Multiskilled Domestic :

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 January, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

  • Sunday 22 January, :55 PM AEST
    Award/Classification:
  • Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award/General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 3
    Salary:
- $56,489 to $57,845 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:

  • Full Time
    Region:
  • South

Location:

  • 54 Kalang Ave, Lenah Valley
    Job description:
  • This role involves in promoting environmental cleaning practices for healthcare settings in ensuring safety of patients/clients, visitors, staff, contractors, students and volunteers within Tasmania Health Service (THS) facilities

The Team:


This role involves in promoting environmental cleaning practices for healthcare settings in ensuring safety of patients/clients, visitors, staff, contractors, students and volunteers within Tasmania Health Service (THS) facilities.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Multi Skilled Domestic:

  • Undertakes general and high level cleaning duties within a designated team/service.
  • Assists the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and/or Team Leader to maintain an optimal work environment.
  • Ensures "Cook-Chill" meals are stored, reheated and distributed in accordance with unit procedures

The Role:

  • Undertake general and high level cleaning of the designated unit/area.
  • Utilise industrial cleaning equipment as required.
  • Negotiate specific cleaning requirements with NUM/Clinical Nurse Consultant.
  • Ensure all equipment is in good working order and within the guidelines for safe work practices.
  • Undertake cleaning duties according to infection prevention & control guidelines.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
- notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies._

Location:

Mental Health Services
  • South

Base Salary:
$53,079 to $54,389 per annum + 10.5% superannuation
- _Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019_


The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‐employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.


The following checks are to be conducted:

  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty

  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Applicant Guide

How to Apply

Please Note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

For More Information
Joanne Triffitt
ADON - OPMHS

Important Information

  • The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives._