October 17, 2024

Southern NSW Local Health District

Queanbeyan

OTHER & FULL TIME

Tradesperson - Queanbeyan Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification / Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Carpenter: Lvl 1-4 - $59,963 - $68,957 per annum
Electrical Tradesperson: Lvl 1- 4 - $63,460 - $72,979 per annum
Fitter/Motor Mechanic: Lvl 1-4 - $59,804 - $68,775 per annum
Plumber: Lvl 1-4 - $60,380 - $69,439 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527903
Application Close: 27 October 2024
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern.

What we offer

Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
Corporate Health and Fitness program
11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

What you'll be doing

The Tradesperson shall be responsible for the maintenance, alteration or repair work of plant and equipment in accordance with relevant qualifications, skills, and competency level.

This position is part of the Asset Management Team and is required to support Asset Management’s objectives and goals across Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) facilities.

Selection Criteria:

Relevant NSW Trade Certificate/Licence and/or current Qualified Supervisors Certificate.

Demonstrated high level of computer skills, with ability and willingness to use Asset Management systems (AFM online), Microsoft office, SNSWLHD's Building Management System and other computing systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards relating to in accordance with relevant qualifications, skills, and competency level installations in hospitals, with the ability to acquire new skills and keep up to date with trade developments.

Demonstrated high level of skill in fault diagnosis and rectification in plant and equipment, including successful experience in the preventative and corrective maintenance of plant and equipment and distributions systems.

Highly developed communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of staff including trade work colleagues, clinicians, health care clients, and Engineering Supervisors in regard to repairs and scheduling of works, and when providing technical advice.

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team.

Work consistent hours of operation with the major work centre, and assist with provision of afterhours and emergency response and repairs. This includes participation in the on call roster as required.

Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘B’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (contact person) should you require assistance. The contact person will be the convenor.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Steven Vosnakes on Steven.Vosnakes@health.nsw.gov.au