Home Help Personal Carer

Overview
The Team:
Campbell Town Health & Community Service focus is towork closely with the community delivering a high standard of service, excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for consumers and workforce.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide home help and personal care to the client within their own home.
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team in a fun, friendly environment.
Opportunities for career progression.
Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in performing domestic duties for the aged and/or people with a disability within their own home.
To be committed to making a difference in a rural community.
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
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 35 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join our team.
*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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Current Driver's Licence
Applicants should 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.
Documents
Generic Home Help Personal Carer (North) OHO1 (July 2025).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 Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Summah Greenhill
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number:
Email address:
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