13 June, 2024
Electrician – Targeted
Working as an Electrician in a hospital provides the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on patient care and safety by ensuring the reliability and functionality of critical electrical systems and equipment!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Electrical Tradesperson Lvl 1, Electrical Tradesperson Lvl 2, Electrical Tradesperson Lvl 3, Electrical Tradesperson Lvl 4
Remuneration: $63,460 – $72,979 Per Annum + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ494187
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd June 2024
Electrician
Awabakal Country – John Hunter Hospital
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About the role:
As an Electrician at John Hunter Hospital’s Engineering Department, you will be performing general reactive work. This involves looking after electrical breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and testing, along with the construction refurb work across all aspects and areas of the electrical infrastructure.
- Provide a day-to-day maintenance service related to all associated electrical systems covered by the maintenance department including, installation of electrical infrastructure, breakdown maintenance of general power and lighting systems, electric beds, nurse call systems, electrical systems associated with the HVAC plant, steam raising plant and any additional electrical repairs or maintenance as directed by the electrical supervisor.
- Undertake statutory testing and maintenance as per the relative Australian Standards including AS-3000, AS-3003, AS-3760, and AS-3009.
- Work closely with other trade-qualified Electricians in the Department and be supported by John Hunter Engineering Management.
- There are opportunities to undertake internal training through the MyHealth learning system and staff that undertake post-trade studies may be supported with study leave.
Where you’ll be working:
John Hunter Hospital Engineering consists of 50 staff and the Electrical department is a collaborative team of 10 staff that look after all aspects of the electrical infrastructure for the John Hunter Campus and its ancillary buildings.
This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma, and teaching hospital.
The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children’s Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.
Benefits:
- Post-trade study support with study leave.
- Opportunity for career progression.
- ADO’s each month (for full time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport
- Whether it’s a fitness class near work, a 24-hour gym close to home or a leisure centre for the kids on the weekend, you’ll always have more to choose from with a Fitness Passport.
- Great value membership packages
- One membership covers all your family
- Wide range and variety of facilities
- Unlimited visits during the week and weekend
- Includes gyms, pools, and more.
Requirements:
- Current NSW Electrical Licence.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
- Relevant post-trade qualifications and/or another discipline will be highly regarded.
This position is for you if:
- You will have completed an apprenticeship as an Electrician.
- You hold a tradesman’s certificate of proficiency.
- You have experience working in installation and maintenance within the Electrical industry and are experienced at working in a team environment.
For role-related queries or questions contact Brendan Cork on Brendan.Cork@health.nsw.gov.au.
