Tradesperson - Electrician (503358)


Department of Health
Infrastructure
Infra - Asset Management Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Salary:

$71,661 to $77,455 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Job description:

Be an effective member of the Facilities Management & Engineering Services team responsible for the repair, installation, commissioning and testing of all electrical trade related plant, equipment, services and facilities within the department’s area of responsibility

The role:

  • As directed by the Senior Tradesperson - Electrical, maintain, install, commission, test and ensure statutory compliance of health facility electrical equipment, including:
    • L.V supply systems
    • Control and other specialised systems
    • Emergency power and lighting systems
    • Fire Alarm Systems (including isolation of fire alarm systems)
    • Other health facility general building services
    • All power reticulation equipment and plant together with associated control and switch gear. 
  • Supervise and be responsible for high voltage switching and isolating operation and appropriate safety procedures as required.
  • Action Pulse requests as directed, including the electronic lodgement of requests as required.
  • In consultation with supervisory staff, design, implement and review programmed maintenance schedules.
  • Assist other staff in day-to-day operations of the Facilities Management and Engineering Services department whilst working within the boundaries of trade qualification, knowledge and experience. This includes providing work feedback reports, ensuring deadlines, specifications and quality standards are met, providing trade technical advice and relieving absent electrical supervisory staff as required.
  • Liaise with other Agency employees, government agencies and other organisations to ensure work is undertaken with minimal disruption to clients and other staff. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

  • 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

  1. Relevant Trades Qualification

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  1. Current Driver’s Licence

Please Note: On call is a requirement of this position

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • Crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  1. Identification check
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

Please note:

  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Shane Toon

Position: Site Coordinator (North)
Phone:  0419 146 979
E-mail: shane.toon@health.tas.gov.au

Important information

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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  1. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.