Hospital Aide

Role overview

The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s main tertiary referral hospital, delivering a full range of general and specialist medical and surgical care, alongside paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It also functions as the state’s tertiary trauma centre.

The Emergency Department provides round-the-clock tertiary emergency care every day of the week. It manages more than 75,000 patient presentations each year, with over 35% requiring admission and around 20% being paediatric cases.

The department also includes a co-located Emergency Medical Unit, a short-stay ward for patients who usually need less than 24 hours in hospital. This unit has 24 short-stay beds, operates 24/7, and supports a fast-paced environment with a broad mix of clinical presentations.

What the role involves

• Cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising both standard and specialist equipment in line with infection prevention procedures.
• Operating sterilisation equipment suited to the needs of the specialty area.
• Keeping specialised equipment clean, including the surrounding area, while following infection control requirements.
• Organising and prioritising the daily workload after handover so beds and bed spaces are prepared for incoming patients.

What you need

• Knowledge and/or practical experience in cleaning, decontaminating, sterilising and maintaining equipment and surroundings according to infection control principles, policies and procedures.
• The ability to monitor ward or unit stock and store levels, and place orders when needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive work environment.

Employment details

There are multiple permanent vacancies available. Options include a permanent full-time day worker role, a permanent full-time shift worker role, and a permanent part-time shift worker role.

Working arrangements include 76 hours per fortnight for the full-time positions and 41 hours per fortnight for the part-time position. Hours may also be negotiated with the successful applicant. Start is as soon as possible.

This selection process may also be used for similar full-time, part-time and casual vacancies for up to 12 months from the date of publication.

Salary and benefits

The advertised salary is AUD 65,827 to AUD 68,854 per annum, plus an employer superannuation contribution of 12% on top of the base amount.

Salary packaging may be available for eligible employees, including living expenses up to AUD 9,010 and meal entertainment up to AUD 2,650 each FBT year, along with other eligible benefits.

Employee benefits

• Access to professional development and accelerated career pathways.
• Leave benefits including study leave and professional development support.
• Fitness Passport access for employees and family members to more than 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania at discounted rates.

Application and selection notes

Applicants are asked to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide before applying. The application should include a 1–2 page response outlining relevant experience, skills and knowledge aligned to the Statement of Duties. A separate selection-criteria statement is not required.

Recruitment agencies are not accepted for this vacancy.

Applicants should also review the Application Guide for information about pre-employment checks.

Additional information

The Department of Health Tasmania operates across hospitals, district hospitals, ambulance services, and community, mental health and primary healthcare services through more than 300 sites. Working in Tasmania offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to public health while enjoying the state’s natural environment and lifestyle.

The department’s values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. It also has Carer Accredited Employer Status and actively welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disability.

Contact for enquiries: Stephanie Wright, Acting Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Emergency Care, 03 6166 8425, stephanie.wright@ths.tas.gov.au.