Domestic Services Officer (Relief)

About the Role

Join the Corporate Services Department at Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe, where you will play an essential role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across wards, clinics, offices, and ancillary areas in line with hospital policies and infection control guidelines. This casual position requires working rotating shifts throughout the year, including early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure continuous service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning of hospital wards, clinics, offices, and various departments.
• Execute infection control, cytotoxic, and sterile area cleaning to prevent infection spread.
• Collect and dispose of all waste, including contaminated materials, in designated containers.
• Clean and maintain kitchen spaces, including equipment, utensils, floors, and walls.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality during all tasks.
• Carry out additional duties relevant to the role as directed.

Requirements

• Capability to operate industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively, with knowledge or a willingness to learn about cleaning chemicals.
• Understanding or willingness to acquire knowledge of universal precautions, infection control, and cleaning protocols for cytotoxic and sterile zones.
• Commitment to participating in quality improvement initiatives and training.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven aptitude for teamwork and contributing positively to team dynamics.

Employment Details

This fixed-term casual position is available immediately and lasts until 31 January 2028. Working hours are negotiable based on service needs. The role’s schedule includes a rotating shift roster assigned throughout all days of the week and public holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary ranges from $59,668 to $65,185 annually on a pro-rata basis, with an additional 12% employer superannuation contribution as per the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025. Eligible employees can benefit from salary packaging options including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 for meal entertainment in each FBT year.

• Access to professional development and accelerated career pathways.
• Various leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.
• Participation in the Fitness Passport program, which offers discounted access to over 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for individuals and families.

Eligibility and Additional Information

• Applicants must hold current Registration to Work with Children.
• Pre-employment checks apply as detailed in the Application Guide.
• This recruitment process may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies for twelve months following publication.
• Applicants should review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for details on responsibilities and application instructions.
• Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Work Environment and Values

The Department of Health values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. It supports diversity and inclusivity, strongly encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. It holds the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” to support employees with caregiving responsibilities.

Contact Details

For additional information, contact Debra Court, Supervisor - Domestic Services, at 0438 519453 or via email.