The Team:
* Multipurpose facility with 24 hour emergency care, 5 sub‑acute beds, 9 residential aged care beds, community nursing, day centre as well as visiting medical specialists and allied health.
* Situated in the beautiful Furneaux Islands off the North East coast of Tasmania – a place renowned for its untamed beauty, pristine beaches and unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
* Whether you love hiking, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, wildlife spotting or simply wandering along a deserted beach at sunset, Flinders Island has something for you.
* We are a family‑friendly workplace that values work‑life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.
* All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellent care and service to the Flinders Island community.
The Role:
You will assist residents and patients with personal care and activities of daily living at the Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre and work alongside our nursing and non‑nursing team members to provide quality health care to aged‑care residents and the wider Flinders Island community.
You will need:
* Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care
* Experience working in health care and with elderly people
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small team
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, and embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work hours.
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 a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year plus other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
Regional Allowances
* District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
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
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)
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, programme, selection process and application guidance.
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. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Penelope Ciesiolka
Position: Nurse Unit Manager – Flinders Island Multi‑Purpose Centre
Phone number:
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