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Assistant Engineer
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REQ559228 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 23 November 2025
Position Classification: Assist Engineer Gde 6
Remuneration: 119976.79 - 119976.79 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ559228

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional information

  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

What you'll be doing
Provide a high quality customer focused service to the Sydney Childrens Hospital and Randwick Campus Hospitals a to support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services. 
  1. Membership of the Australian Institute of Hospital Engineering or other relevant qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
  2. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance services including building, electrical, high voltage and HVAC services to a complex hospital site.
  3. Experience in the management of building installations and refurbishment projects.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in application of the BCA, Australian Standards and codes of practise.
  5. Demonstrated experience supervising teams, delegating tasks and monitoring work performance of staff to achieve work objectives.
  6. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills with the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  7. Advanced computer skills including the use of MS suite of software and computer database systems.
  8. Current drivers license (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

                                                 

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

 

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 Owen Patterson on Owen.Patterson@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 19/03/2025

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