Home Maintenance Officer/Personal Care Worker (506115)

The Role:

Within a Primary Health Care framework and in accordance with Agency policies and legal requirements, assist other health care staff in the provision of personal care and mobility duties for the frail, aged and the younger disabled including lifting and transferring clients.

Carry out a wide range of non-trade maintenance and gardening services for home-based clients referred to Home Maintenance Services.

Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team maintaining close liaison with Community Nursing, Allied Health Services and Home Care South.

• Demonstrated competence and experience in the execution of general non-trade home maintenance and gardening procedures including minor modifications and the operation of appropriate machinery.
• Understanding of building regulations in relation to minor home maintenance issues and safe work practices and their practical application to maintenance services.
• Knowledge of personal and practical care services for the aged and the younger disabled, together with understanding of the confidentiality and rights of clients.

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

The Team:

• Working as part of a well-supported team.
• Working in a highly rewarding role!
• promoting a positive image of the service

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day 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: 

$60,666 to $63,222 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

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.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 

• Home Maintenance Officer-Personal Care Worker HSO4

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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.

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