Hospital Aide

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Mersey Community Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 10 August, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 10 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1

$57,130 to $62,486 pro rata, per annum

Part Time

North West

Mersey Community Hospital

The Hospital Aides assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment and adequate stock supply to enable clinical staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/unit.

The Team:

The Mersey Community Hospital Emergency Department is a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. Our multidisciplinary team works cohesively to provide high-quality emergency care, responding to the demands of an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Success in this setting requires exceptional time management, adaptability, and strong teamwork. We are committed to delivering excellence in emergency healthcare, with a focus on achieving improved outcomes for our patients, supporting our workforce, and serving the broader Tasmanian community.

The Role:

Under the supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), and/or the Department Manager, the Hospital Aides role involves:

• Maintaining a safe and clean environment and ensuring adequate stock supply (excluding drugs) to support clinical staff in delivering care.
• Having direct contact with blood, body substances, or infectious materials, which must be considered in all tasks.
• Planning and prioritising daily workload after handover to ensure ward readiness for new admissions.
• Maintaining ward stock daily to ensure smooth ward operations.
• Following cleaning, infection control standards, policies, and protocols.
• Reporting unsafe practices or acts that may endanger occupants or visitors.
• Supporting a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations.

You will need:

• Adaptability to change.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Capability to deliver holistic care, including waitlist and referral management in outpatient clinics.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees hospitals across the state, including Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, along with district hospitals and ambulance services. It also provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services through over 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers natural beauty and a relaxed lifestyle. Building a health career in Tasmania's public system allows strong community connections and a chance to enjoy unique experiences outside of work while making a meaningful community impact.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part-time, day shift position, 40 hours per fortnight, starting from a mutually agreed date. Hours are negotiable.

Applicants should note that the selection process may be used for similar vacancies for up to twelve months from the date of advertisement.

Salary: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum, pro rata. Employer superannuation contribution of 12% is additional.

• Salary aligns with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

Access to salary packaging benefits including up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal entertainment annually, plus other benefits if eligible.

Benefits for eligible candidates:

• Professional development and career pathways.
• Various leave entitlements, including study leave and PD support.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ facilities across Tasmania for $13.95/week per person or $25.95 for families.

More information about Employee Benefits is available here.

Download the Statement of Duties and related documents:

Review these documents before applying for an overview of duties, the selection process, and application guidance.

Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate response to the selection criteria is not required.

*Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information:

Contact the designated person for further details about the vacancy.

What it's like working at the Department of Health:

Our core values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Hear from staff about their experiences and journey in relocating to Tasmania.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.