The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity:

Home Care Services, within Townsville Hospital and Health Service, are currently seeking to recruit a Home Care Worker, on a permanent part-time basis, working 64 hours per fortnight. This position is based on Palm Island.

The purpose of this position is to provide basic domestic cleaning and support services to the frail aged, and younger disabled members of the community and their carers.

Generous remuneration package value up to $56,999 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $28.04 to $29.91 p.h. (OO2)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• 3-month probation period.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change? Discover Townsville

With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.

Interested..?

Contact: Merlene Robertson on 0439 213 304.

Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 8 February 2023.