Join our hard-working team based in Southport. This is an exciting permanent full-time opportunity. You will be an integral part of a team delivering technical services including repairs, planned maintenance and other technology support services to ensure the safety and effectiveness of electronic and/or mechanical health technology equipment and systems.
Eligible health practitioners who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme.
Key Responsibilities include:
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with QPS values. Deliver routine technical services under the general supervision of more senior practitioners (including installations, commissioning, repairs, and preventive maintenance). Accurately document maintenance activities in the relevant information systems. Assist more senior practitioners with the management of locally based resources including spare parts, manuals and test equipment. Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical staff, equipment suppliers, service providers, team members and managers, to achieve service delivery objectives. Apply established methods, policies and procedures with a commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement. More senior practitioners at the HP2 classification may be responsible for quality of work output, training and support of fellow team members, and supervision of small work groups. You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
Knowledge and experience in electronic and/or mechanical technologies, general engineering and other technologies associated with health technology equipment. Ability to apply established methods and procedures in completing routine technical tasks (such as the installation, maintenance and development of health technology or similar equipment) as well as ability to complete more complex tasks under the guidance of more experienced practitioners. Willingness to provide guidance and support to students and less experienced practitioners. High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders/clients under the direction of more senior practitioners. Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement. Honesty, integrity and respect for all staff, clients and other health care workers. Qualifications, registrations and other requirements:
The successful applicant must at least hold an Associate Diploma (generally graduating prior to the year 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) (Year 2000 onwards), tertiary, or equivalent formal qualification(s) in the field of Engineering. Hold the licences, certifications and accreditations required to carry out activities within the relevant discipline areas, or willingness and ability to make significant progress towards obtaining such during the first 6 months of employment. For example: Restricted Electrical Work Licence. A "C" class driver's licence is required, and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties. Travel, Overtime and Work Location Requirements: BTS is committed to providing high quality, responsive service to health facilities throughout the state. Consequently staff may, following consultation, be required to: attend work at any location within a local government area, perform occasional overtime, participate in arrangements to ensure coverage (e.g. on-call, weekend rosters, early/late shifts), and to travel for periods of up to two weeks at a time. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties. How to Apply:
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor. A one or two page covering letter informing the panel of your skills, personal qualities and motivation for applying. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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