The Team
The Mersey Community Hospital Attendant team provides vital support to nursing and medical staff through a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties. The team undertakes patient care support tasks such as transfers, positioning, and equipment handling, while also ensuring the maintenance and safety of patient aids. As active members of the Emergency Response team, attendants play a key role in hospital-wide emergency codes, security support, and critical response situations. The team also contributes to specialised services including theatre assistance and basic plaster care under clinical direction. Committed to quality care, safety, and customer service, the Attendant team fosters a supportive environment that promotes positive patient outcomes across the hospital.
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, and 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
Casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. Hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. 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
$70,033 to $75,114 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 a salary package and 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.
Eligibility
Eligibility information is provided in the application guide, covering pre‐employment checks.
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