Kitchen Hand

3 weeks ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time
Overview

The Role:

  • Carry out a range of duties associated with maintaining the production kitchen & waste management areas in a clean and hygienic state within Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
  • Ability to maintain all food service equipment and surfaces in a clean and hygienic state.
  • Experience in floor cleaning and cleaning chemical use.
  • Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions, and to cooperate with other personnel within the department to work successfully as a team.
  • An understanding of, and ability to comply with, workplace health and safety requirements.

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, shift worker position (not working weekends but working public holidays) working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 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 and benefits

Salary: $57,130 to $62,486 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.
  • 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.
Eligibility and application guidance

Eligibility: Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. Download the Statement of Duties and any associated documents to review the duties, program, selection process and application guidance before applying.

  • Statement of Duties: Generic Kitchen Hand OHO1 North (Aug 2025).docx
  • Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply

Apply Online. 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 is not required.

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

Contact for more information

For detailed information about the vacancy, contact the following:

Name: Michael Mackaway
Position: Deputy Food Services Manager
Phone: (03) 6777 6526
Email: michael.mackaway@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Tasmania promotes a lifestyle with opportunities to grow and contribute to the community.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.


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