At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to clients in daily living activities.
- Company: Join the largest employer in Tasmania, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, salary packaging, and fitness access.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a current Driver's Licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 68854 - 68854 $ per year.
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels. 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.
The Role
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. 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: $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
- 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 (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients).
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
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: Kerry Wood
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
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What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. 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.
Health Care Assistant in George Town employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
