Refrigeration Mechanic - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Position Classification: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1 - 4
Remuneration: $63,460 - $72,979 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521796
Applications Close: 13 November 2024
Shoalhaven Hospital is looking for a Refrigeration Mechanic to work within the Maintenance Team, The role includes being part of a rotating on-call roster. In addition to the listed benefits of working in NSW Health there are many training opportunities including trade related.
What you'll be doing
This encompasses working with a small team of Trade staff, liaising with other staff, to support the delivery of ethical and cost effective Air Conditioning & Refrigeration services in a timely manner, across the district. You may be required to work at other hospitals, Community Centres and other facilities across the network.
Reporting to Maintenance Manager and Leading Hand.
This position may also require the incumbent to be available & willing to partake in the on-call system to provide 24 hour breakdown cover and overtime when/if required.
What we can offer you
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.
Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:
· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
· Study and development leave
· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities
· Discounted parking
· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family
· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract. https://www.fitnesspassport.com.au/IHS
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: If you’re an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.
Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.
A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW
Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: NSW Health: Applying for a position
Selection Criteria
- A trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration with knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision while following safe work practices.
- Proven skills in fault finding and problem solving, including the ability to interpret building and services plans.
- Demonstrated HVAC and refrigeration experience in the maintenance of large building complexes and facility maintenance, and proven ability to work and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team of trade, nontrade, and contractors to efficiently deliver maintenance services in a busy work environment.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of computerised building management control systems to monitor, control, fault find and adjust systems and associated controllers.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and personally with key stakeholders in the workplace
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Office and work order systems.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position
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 Wayne Farquhar on Wayne.Farquhar@health.nsw.gov.au
