Health Care Assistant

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Department of Health, Tasmania
The Team: Westbury Community Health Centre provides a wide range of services to the Meander Valley area, including day centre programs, child health and parenting services, community nursing services and a variety of allied health services. We strive to deliver personalised care in a welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude. Our team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve optimal outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and community.
The Role
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.
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, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months. 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
$63,110 to $66,049 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 packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may access benefits such as Fitness Passport (40+ facilities across Tasmania). Details available from the Employee Benefits information page.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Current Driver's Licence is required where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients.
Documentation
Download and review the Statement of Duties and any associated documents prior to applying: Statement of Duties (Generic Health Care Assistant, Primary Health North) and Application Guide (Department of Health – Applicant Guide).
Statement of Duties: Generic Health Care Assistant (Primary Health North) OHO2 (May 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 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.
Further information
For more information, contact the NP or designated contact person:
Name: Halina Steane
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone:
Email:
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We value diversity and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and people with disabilities.
Location notes: Westbury, Tasmania, Australia; Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia. This role may be based at multiple sites as part of the Department of Health, Tasmania network.
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