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:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will…
1. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively within a team environment where quality client care is a priority of the service.
2. Demonstrate ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines to assist other team members in the support and delivery of patient/client care.
3. Demonstrate ability of sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements as applicable to the trade environment.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will provide assistance to all trades as required with minor non- trade work for mechanical, hydraulic, air conditioning and building trades.
About your role:
4. General duties including ferrying of vehicles, equipment and furniture, cleaning as defined by the maintenance Trade Co-ordinator.
5. Collect stores or other items for pickup at external repair facilities.
6. Use hand tools and operate minor power tools for non-trade work as defined by the maintenance Trade Co-ordinator.
7. The nature of this position is such that the incumbent would need to be able to undertake on a regular and ongoing basis heavy and prolonged physical work which will include, but not be restricted to, climbing ladders, trench digging, heavy equipment movements, truck driving including loading and unloading etc.
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:
8. Generous superannuation
9. Salary packaging
10. Annual incremental increases
11. Career training and development
12. Flexible work arrangements
13. 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?