The Team:
Correctional Primary Health Services (CPHS) is a statewide service within the Department of Health that delivers high‑quality, person‑centred healthcare to people in Tasmania's correctional facilities. Operating within a multidisciplinary model, CPHS provides comprehensive primary health care including medical, nursing, allied health, mental health, and alcohol and other drug services. The team works collaboratively across disciplines to ensure continuity of care, support rehabilitation, and promote health equity for individuals in custody.
As part of the broader Hospitals South system and in alignment with the Hospitals South Strategic Plan, CPHS is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based care. Team members contribute to a therapeutic environment that supports recovery, wellbeing, and positive health outcomes.
Ward Aides play an essential role within this integrated team. They support nursing and allied health staff in the delivery of daily care, client activities, and rehabilitation programs across a range of custodial health settings. This collaborative approach ensures that every member of the team contributes meaningfully to improving health outcomes for clients and strengthening the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality services; and accordance with the Hospitals South Strategic Plan, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Ward Aide provides support to nursing and allied health professional staff in the delivery of care to clients across a variety of settings.
You will need to:
Assist nursing and allied health professional staff in general daily care of clients including bathing, dressing, feeding and personal care.
Participate in and assists with the supervision of client activities as requested by nursing staff and allied health staff.
Participate in and assists clients with their rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals and community access, as requested by nursing staff or allied health staff.
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 full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 2 February 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: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Allowances:
Correctional Allowances
Correctional allowance of 6.5%
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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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 Ward Aide OHO2 (July
Application Guide:
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Katharine McGee
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Phone number:
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