Driver/Maintenance Officer (502451)
The Team
Smithton District Hospital (SDH) and Community Health Centre is a small sub-acute public hospital situated in Smithton, Tasmania, serving the entire Circular Head region with a catchment population of 8,000. The hospital features 12 subacute beds dedicated to general medicine, post-acute care, palliative care, and end-of-life services. Additionally, SDH includes a 3-bay emergency first response unit staffed by nurses and General Practitioners who provide on-call medical services.
Smithton Community Services provide community nursing, personal and home care to clients within the Circular Head region
The Role:
The Smithton District Hospital are seeking a motivated Maintenance Officer to join their team.
To Provide:
- Provision of a safe and efficient patient transfer, delivery of equipment and local regional courier service for Smithton District Hospital and Community Services
- Provision of effective and efficient non-trade maintenance as per schedule across the Smithton District Hospital site and coordinate with contractors visiting the site.
- Site vehicle cleanliness/maintenance as per schedule.
You will need
- Current Driver's licence
- First Aid Certificate (desired)
- Complete pre- employment checks on successful recruitment
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, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible commencement.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$65,827 to $68,854 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Drivers Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- First Aid Certificate
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sharan McLaren
Position: Director of Nursing - Smithton District Hospital
Phone number: 6478 9514
Email address: sharan.mclaren@ths.tas.gov.au
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