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The Team: The Environmental Clean Team is a small and diverse team of cleaners who provide high standard infection control cleaning services across the Launceston General Hospital. The team focuses on discharge cleaning for infectious patient rooms to reduce the risk of transmitting infections. The Role: Perform defined infection control cleaning tasks across the hospital, wearing appropriate protective clothing and using cleaning equipment and chemicals, including correct maintenance and use of equipment and chemicals. Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary cleaning practices, including infection control cleaning and the type of isolation/precautions required. Ability to work with minimal supervision, with well-developed organisational skills, and exercise a high level of initiative, judgement, confidentiality, and discretion. Ability to provide direction, training, and support to less experienced staff. 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, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. 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: $62,486 to $65,119 pro-rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary Packaging: Youll 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 Access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria include: Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations). Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. Download the Statement of Duties and related documents: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, the program, the selection process, and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Generic Environmental Cleaner HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to apply: Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required. For more information: Contact Fiona De Sousa, Nurse Manager IPCU, at 6777 6669 or fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au for further details about the vacancy. What it''s like working at the Department of Health: Our key values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Listen to staff experiences and learn about relocating to Tasmania through various media and resources provided. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr