Cleaner (526437)

Job Description:

Mental Health Services is seeking applications from relevant individuals to be part of a new team being established as part of the ongoing Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program

As one of the cleaners within this team you will have responsibility across a number of services, all of which are a first for public mental health services in Tasmania

Applications from motivated, dynamic individuals who like being an active part of a high performing team are welcome.

The Role:

• Perform general cleaning duties, including floor and wall maintenance in offices, bedrooms, living areas and other designated areas as directed.
  
  
• Undertake special cleaning tasks and other related duties, including removal of garbage and collection/distribution of linen.
  
  
• Ensure equipment is used and maintained in the correct manner and report faults to enable corrective action to be taken.
  
  
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

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, full time, shift work (set rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Peacock Centre

Learn more about our beautiful state here: https://tasmanian.com.au/

Base Salary: $50,529 to $52,636 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
   
   
2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Cleaner HSO2.docx
• Generic Cleaner HSO2.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information (Contact Officer)

Chris Fox

Position: Nursing Director - Group Director Mental Health Reform Program
Phone: 0438 619 255
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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