Description:
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Trades Classification HBEA6 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/CAH556209 Closing date 18-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Please see role description Contact person Simon Bradbury Contact details 07 4226 4602
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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Proven ability to undertake manual work, understand technical information and with demonstrable electrical industry experience.
- Work within a team environment to achieve the goals of a high performing work unit. Follows instructions and adheres to best practice standards. Check actions against standards.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge or demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge of Statutory Acts, Regulations and Standards applicable to building services in Queensland.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will be responsible for the delivery of effective client focused Building and Asset Maintenance Services that comply with QH policies, including Building & Infrastructure Policy. To Undertake such electrical work as may be required in construction and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment within the Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service District.
About your role:
- Undertake electrical work and carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance to comply with all applicable standards including Workplace Health and Safety, Australian Standards, Electricity Act, Regulations and Code of Practice.
- Assist the Trade Coordinator (Electrical) in carrying out projects and maintenance work, ensure allocated work is carried out promptly and efficiently.
- Instruct Trade Assistants and Apprentices towards the achievement of necessary standards and work practices relevant to the Electrical trade. Ensure that safe work practices and safety procedures are always adopted, and that protective clothing and equipment provided is worn and used as recommended.
Mandatory inclusion:
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
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