Position Profile: The role
performs maintenance, repairs and installation tasks for the
Wheatbelt region and assists other Engineering staff as
required.

This is a Permanent Full Time
appointment.

Area Profile: The WACHS
Wheatbelt region extends from the Turquoise Coast to Southern Cross
to the Darling Scarp to the regional towns of Wagin and Lake Grace.
The Wheatbelt is a region of enormous opportunity, with a close
proximity to metropolitan areas, rich diverse cultural heritage and
growing development and innovation. Health services currently
available to the Wheatbelt community include emergency care and
retrieval, acute and sub‐acute inpatient care, aged care, mental
health and population and community health.

With four integrated district hospitals
(Narrogin, Northam, Merredin and Moora), 18 small hospitals and 17
health centres/ nursing posts and clinics, you will find a strong
sense of community, exciting lifestyle and career opportunities.
WACHS Wheatbelt is a great place to live, work and
explore!

Suitability
Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of
factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:

1. Evidence of initiative
   when faced with unexpected problems.
2. Ability to select
   practical, safe, cost-effective solutions.
3. Evidence of working
   efficiently with minimal supervision.
4. Care in maintaining
   tools, equipment, and workspaces.
5. Demonstrated commitment
   to safe work practices beyond compliance.

 Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed
  superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
  information on superannuation
  click here

• Access to generous salary
  packaging arrangements
• Professional Development
  Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working
  arrangements
• Flexible leave
  arrangements
• Other professional and
  location based allowances

For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Kevin Douglas on
08 9690 1***.

Applicants are required to
provide:

• A statement addressing
  the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your
  skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the
  role
• A detailed curriculum
  vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
  meet the position requirements
• The names and contact
  details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including
  your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.

Further information about the role, including
key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at
www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian
work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may
be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,
or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are
committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA
Health supports flexible working practices within the context of
a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke
free environment across all buildings, grounds and
vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.

Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see
the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process
will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found
suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’
vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.