Home Help Personal Carer

Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW Primary Health North West Applications must be submitted by Thursday 27 November, 2025 11:55 PM Thursday 27 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 1 $57,130 to $62,486 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time Region: North West Location: Community Health Burnie Within a primary health care framework, the Home Help Personal Carer will function effectively as a member of the health care team concerned with the care of an individual and their family unit within the community setting. The occupant of this position provides home help and personal care to the client within their own home. The Team: Hellyer CHN & HCS covers areas including but not limited to Burnie, Wynyard & Penguin including rural districts of Riana, Ridgely, Natone, Yolla, Myalla, Sisters Beach, and Waratah. The Role: We are seeking applications for Home Help Personal Carer at Hellyer Community Nursing and Home Care Services. The successful candidates will work effectively as a member of the Primary Health Care Team delivering personal care and/or domestic assistance to clients in the community in their home environment. You will need: - Current Driver’s Licence - Certificate 3 in Individual Support/Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care. - Current First Aid certificate 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: Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift worker not working weekends but working public holidays positions, working up to 76hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. *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 $62,486 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: - Professional development and accelerated pathways. - 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. - Current Driver’s Licence Applicants note the following criteria are desirable: - Certificate 3 in Individual Support/aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care. - Current first aid certificate 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. 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 Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Luke Whish-Wilson Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: 6477 7350 Email address: luke.whish-wilson@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 Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania 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. - Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. - Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. - Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr