Domestic Services Officer

Domestic Services Officer (Relief) (North West)

Department of Health

Burnie, Devonport & North West TAS

Cleaning Services (Trades & Services)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Casual / Vacation

57,130 to $62,486 pro rata per annum +11.5% Super

The Team :

As a Casual Domestic Services Officer (Cleaner) you will directly contribute to Hospital cleanliness, Infection Prevention and Control, and bed flow in a variety of ways completing in patient room and ward cleaning, discharge cleans and a variety of other cleaning duties such as delivering of linen and waste removal across different areas and wards within the hospital to ensure that the North West Regional Hospital is a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patient's their visitors and colleagues.

The Role :

In accordance with universal precautions and departmental policies and procedures, provide an efficient, safe domestic service including infection control cleaning across relevant wards, offices and residences.

Multi Discipline role, with access to salary packaging and ongoing professional development opportunities.

You will be using multiple industrial cleaning tools and chemicals, to assist with hospital cleanliness and safety.

Working in a multidisciplinary role over the entirety of the hospital. (No Patient Care)

Working in a large team environment, with on-the-job training for each area within the hospital.

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 :

Fixed term, casual, shift work positions available, working as and when required, to commence 15 July 2025 until 31 January 2027.

• 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 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Agreement (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.

Benefit available to eligible candidates :

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 :

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Current Registration to Work with Children

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.

Statement of Duties :

Generic Domestic Services Officer (North West) OHO1 (June 2025) WWCR.docx

Application Guide :

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information :

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name : Fiona Johnson

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