Administrative Assistant (526732)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 04 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a vital role in supporting Nurse Unit Managers to deliver exceptional healthcare services across Surgical and Perioperative Services.

The Role

In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of day-to-day operations, providing high-level administrative, rostering, recruitment and executive support, while helping to keep services running smoothly. From coordinating meetings and managing confidential documentation to supporting workforce and leave processes, no two days are the same.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working across multiple systems
• Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Professional, discreet and committed to delivering outstanding customer service

In return, you'll join a supportive team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development within the Department of Health.

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

*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

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

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.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:

• Administrative Assistant.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Nadia Jarman

Office Manager - Surgical & Perioperative Services

0459 887 561

[email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Apply now

Administrative Assistant (526732)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 04 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a vital role in supporting Nurse Unit Managers to deliver exceptional healthcare services across Surgical and Perioperative Services.

The Role

In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of day-to-day operations, providing high-level administrative, rostering, recruitment and executive support, while helping to keep services running smoothly. From coordinating meetings and managing confidential documentation to supporting workforce and leave processes, no two days are the same.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working across multiple systems
• Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Professional, discreet and committed to delivering outstanding customer service

In return, you'll join a supportive team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development within the Department of Health.

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

*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

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

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.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:

• Administrative Assistant.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Nadia Jarman

Office Manager - Surgical & Perioperative Services

0459 887 561

[email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Apply now

Registered Nurse - Anaesthesia Nursing (509609L64)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Monday 05 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (APARU) provides specialised perioperative nursing services across the Royal Hobart Hospital. The unit supports anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic care across 14 operating theatres, associated induction and procedure rooms, and a range of procedural and clinical areas outside the main operating theatre complex. These include Endoscopy, Angiography, Cardiac Catheterisation, Medical Imaging and other areas where anaesthesia, sedation or post-anaesthetic care is required.

APARU provides nursing support across the perioperative journey, from preparation for and assistance with anaesthesia through to the immediate assessment, monitoring and recovery of patients following anaesthesia or procedural sedation. The service also supports emergency and unplanned activity, including trauma, airway emergencies and procedures requiring anaesthetic assistance outside the operating theatre environment. The unit cares for patients across a broad range of surgical specialties and levels of clinical acuity and works collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nursing teams and other multidisciplinary services to provide safe and coordinated perioperative care.

The Role

Anaesthetic nurses are specialised perioperative nurses who work alongside anaesthetists to support the safe delivery of anaesthesia and associated procedures. Their role includes preparing and checking the anaesthetic environment and equipment, undertaking appropriate safety checks, preparing medications and airway equipment, assisting with induction and emergence from anaesthesia, supporting airway management and responding to clinical deterioration and emergencies. Anaesthetic nurses also provide care during procedures undertaken outside the main theatre environment and must be able to anticipate the requirements of the anaesthetist and respond rapidly to changes in a patient's condition.

Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PARU) nurses provide specialised care to patients during the immediate post-anaesthetic period. The PARU nurse receives the patient following anaesthesia or sedation and undertakes continuous assessment and management of airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, pain, nausea and vomiting, surgical and procedural complications, and other effects associated with anaesthesia. PARU nurses are required to recognise and respond promptly to deterioration, initiate appropriate interventions and escalate care where necessary. They work closely with anaesthetists and the broader multidisciplinary team to determine when a patient has met appropriate criteria for discharge from PARU and can safely transition to the next stage of their care.

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care within the perioperative anaesthesia field and in line with legal requirements, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse and ACORN Standards for Perioperative Nursing.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence based practice within a perioperative practice setting.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, with an as soon as possible commencement date.

*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

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

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

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience in anaesthesia nursing roles in an operating theatre
• Relevant Post Graduate Qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:

• 509609 Registered Nurse - Anaesthesia Nursing G3-4

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Ricky Clifford

Position: A/Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 0447 715 415

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Apply now

Perioperative Support Services Officer (513507LCas)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 07 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Short Stay Suite is a component of the Perioperative Precinct and incorporates Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Same Day Discharge (SDD), 19 bed Surgical Ward and a state-of-the-art standalone Endoscopy Suite.

The Short Stay Suite is a face paced, high turnover unit which will provide you with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of areas.

As a member of the Perioperative Services operational support team, the Perioperative Support Services Officer provides cleaning, transport, administrative and other support services to ensure effective and efficient operation of the allocated area within Perioperative Services, ultimately contributing to safe quality patient care.

The Role

The role of a Perioperative Support Services Officer in the Department of Health Tasmania is vital because it ensures the smooth and safe operation of surgical services. These officers provide essential non-clinical support within the perioperative environment, including:

• Providing support services to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Short Stay Suite.
• Preparing and maintaining the unit to meet strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Transporting patients and equipment, ensuring timely and efficient surgical workflows.
• Assisting clinical staff by managing supplies and maintaining sterile environments.
• Contributing to, and participating as a member of the health care team

Their work directly supports surgeons, nurses, and anaesthetists, enabling them to focus on patient care. Without this role, the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of surgical procedures would be significantly compromised, impacting patient outcomes and overall hospital operations.

You will need

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment, with a strong focus on patient care and safety.
• Physical capacity to perform manual handling tasks, including the safe movement and positioning of patients and equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality in a healthcare setting.

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. *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

$65,827 to $68,854 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

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.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:

• Generic Perioperative Support Services Officer OHO2 (Aug 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Alexandra Czeszek

Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Short Stay Suite

Phone number: 0400 984 241

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Apply now