Job Description

The Team

TasEquip is a small statewide service. We operate a loan scheme for eligible clients to loan equipment to discharge from hospital or to stay safely at home. The equipment we manage includes but is not limited to commodes, walking aides, and hospital beds.

The small TasEquip team works together to achieve an efficient and effective service across the whole of the equipment loan cycle (procurement, commission, track, deliver, collect, return, clean, check and repair). In addition to handling equipment the team deal with health professionals who request equipment and the patients who are our customers and their families.

The Role

• The Asset Cleaner / Handyman is the practical 'hands on' member of the team. Working closely with the other team members they have a diverse range of practical tasks that provide a mixed and varied workday. They undertake
  • Routine maintenance repairs and minor alterations to equipment (non-trade functions).
  • the delivery, collection and minor repairs of assets in the community.
  • effective and efficient cleaning of assets in accordance with Agency policies and guidelines.
• If you have an eye for detail, know your way around minor repairs, and like to see things clean this job will provide you with a varied and interesting workday.

You will need

• Demonstrated ability and experience in efficient cleaning to a consistently high standard, or the capacity to acquire such knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of the safe handling of chemicals, safe manual handling techniques and work health and safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, together with sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience is minor repairs and maintenance.

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 part time, shift worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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

$59,668 to $65,185 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public 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,
• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People -NDIS

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Completion of Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) or similar and/or previous cleaning experience preferably within a healthcare setting
• Completion of Certificate III in a mechanical repair, or similar and/or previous repair/maintenance experience, preferably within a healthcare setting
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• TasEquip - Asset Cleaner Handyman (OHO1).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.

Andrea Bucher
Statewide Program Director - TasEquip
0427 529 596
andrea.bucher@ths.tas.gov.au

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