Emergency Department Support Officer (526033)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Friday 14 March, :55 PM AEST

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 5

$67,193 to $70,993 pro rata, per annum

Part Time

North

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

We are seeking Support Officers to assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Emergency Department (ED) in ensuring a safe and secure environment within the ED.

The Team:

The Emergency Department team at Launceston General Hospital (LGH) consists of highly skilled emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, and support staff who collaborate to provide urgent and life-saving care to the community. The team utilises advanced medical protocols to assess, stabilise, and treat patients with acute conditions, ranging from trauma to medical emergencies. Working closely with other departments and community health services, they ensure timely escalation and transfer of critical patients to appropriate care levels.

The Role:

• Maintain a safe ED environment, manage incidents, and assist in safety and security responses.
• Support patient transport, manual handling, and care under clinical direction.
• Monitor equipment, follow hospital policies, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed 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: $67,193 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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For more information:

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