Domestic Services Officer (506029)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with the Bruny Island Community Health team. We have close and valued working relationships with key stakeholders to improve the wellbeing of patients, clients and the Bruny Island Community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. Critical to this health care service, the Domestic Service Officer works closely with the leadership, Infection Control, Environmental Services, Safety and Quality and clinical staff, to ensure cleaning duties minimise the risk of infection across the health facility.

All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes in partnership with our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. The role work hours are 4 hours each morning - Monday to Friday.

The Role

The Domestic Services Officer is responsible for:

• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in ward and ancillary areas in accordance with established policies, standards and guidelines.
• Infection control cleaning of cytotoxic and sterile areas as per universal precautions.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Always complying with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

You will need

• Ability to safely and efficiently use and control various items of industrial cleaning equipment including a working knowledge, or the ability to acquire such knowledge, in the use of cleaning chemicals.
• An awareness of, or the ability to acquire an awareness of, universal precautions and cleaning policies, protocols and procedures relating to cytotoxic and sterile areas and infection control.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in quality improvement programs and training activities

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Permanent part time, day worker position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*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

$59,668 to $65,185 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 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

Eligibility

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:

• Domestic Services Officer (Statewide)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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: Mary Coad

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 03 6121 7050

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.

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Domestic Services Officer (534466)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre is located in Oatlands which is located one hour north of Hobart. MMPHC is comprised of residential aged care, sub-acute beds and an urgent care centre. The domestic staff officer role is an important part of the multidisciplinary team; there is opportunity to work across the centre and includes cleaning, laundry and kitchen assistant work.

The Role

The Domestic Services Officer is responsible for:

• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in ward and ancillary areas in accordance with established policies, standards and guidelines.
• Infection control cleaning of cytotoxic and sterile areas as per universal precautions.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will need

• Ability to safely and efficiently use and control various items of industrial cleaning equipment including a working knowledge, or the ability to acquire such knowledge, in the use of cleaning chemicals.
• An awareness of, or the ability to acquire an awareness of, universal precautions and cleaning policies, protocols and procedures relating to cytotoxic and sterile areas and infection control.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in quality improvement programs and training activities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple Permanent full time, part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*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

$59,668 to $65,185 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 2025

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

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:

• Domestic Services Officer (Statewide)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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: Rachel Boughton

Position: Director of Nursing

Phone number: 03 6135 0511

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.

Apply now

Senior Speech Pathologist (506202)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Monday 30 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team and build and develop their clinical leadership skills

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team with a focus on client centred goal setting, rehabilitation planning and program delivery.

• CRU is an adult outpatient rehabilitation service working with clients with a diverse range of diagnostic conditions.
• CRU clinicians work with clients to achieve their goals in our well-equipped centre and in the client’s home and community.
• CRU is located at the Repatriation Centre, 90 Davey Street, Hobart

The Role

The Senior Speech Pathologist always behaves in a manner consistent with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Conduct, the State Service Code of Conduct, and in accordance with organisational policies.

You will need

• To work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in the assessment, planning and delivery of speech pathology services for clients and their carers referred to the Community Rehabilitation Unit, Southern Tasmania.
• To provide clinical leadership, professional support and ensure best practice standards for speech pathology services provided by CRU, in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.

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, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until 10 March 2028.

*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

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals 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.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

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.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in a relevant rehabilitation setting
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Post graduate qualifications, or working towards this in a relevant area

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:

• Senior Speech Pathologist.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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: Vanessa Casey

Position: Senior Speech Pathologist

Phone number: (03) 6166 7312

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.

Apply now