Chief Engineer
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: 137173 - 163431 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527425
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.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
- Extensive experience in leading a large multidisciplinary technical / engineering team and developing a strong service based culture including developing and implementing maintenance plans, monitoring performance and meeting goals.
- Tertiary Qualifications at a Bachelor degree level in Engineering with significant relevant experience demonstrating fundamental knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing management of major facilities.
- Demonstrated successful experience in the end to end management of a major facility or facilities where complex critical infrastructure must be available on 24/7 basis
- Extensive experience in an Engineering field, knowledge of plant performance and maintenance strategies with particular emphasis on the development of Preventative Maintenance programs and routine and emergency works planning to meet tight deadlines.
- High level understanding and experience with Building Management Systems BMS and their use in a building services environment as well as good competency with MS Office suite.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Financial /Budget management.
- Demonstrated experience in the management and operation of project planning and delivery of complex engineering systems that relate to building services.
- Track record of implementing changes in a turnaround engineering or facilities management environment in regards to service provision.
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?
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For role related queries or questions contact Marion Thomas on marny.thomas@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: 17/11/2024
