At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to clients in daily living activities.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at George Town Hospital, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness access, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time shifts with potential for future full-time roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have a current Driver’s Licence and meet essential criteria.
The predicted salary is between 68854 - 68854 $ per year.
The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
Under supervision, and in accordance with Agency policy, legal, regulatory, and funded program requirements, the Health Care Assistant provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves. You will need to:
- Assist clients with a range of personal care and daily living activities including personal grooming and hygiene, nutrition, and hydration, and lifting, repositioning and client transfers.
- Liaise with, and provide regular feedback to, health care providers within the immediate service in relation to changes in client health status.
- Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation including client contact and daily progress notes, service activity information, work sheets, tick sheets, timesheets, and relevant statistical data.
Details of appointment: Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $65,827 to $68,854 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.
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 include:
- 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.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Current Driver’s Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients).
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.
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Health Care Assistant in Launceston employer: Department of Health, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Correctional Primary Health Service Reform Program in Hobart, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful health reforms while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Department of Health, Tasmania Recruitment Team
