Fitter Machinist Toolmaker - Biomedical

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Do you have the skills and experience in the areas of a Fitter Machinist or Toolmaker, but you are looking for a change from the typical job type? The East Metropolitan Health Service has a position that may suit you.

This a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment/s with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency at 76 hours per fortnight for 12 months.

Staff in tertiary sites may be eligibile to progress to G5 Level on meeting certain competency and other requirements under an approved competency progression scheme.

Level and Increment will be determined by the successful applicant’s skills, knowledge and ability in the role. 

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.

Position Profile: as a member of a team, is responsible to provide an efficient, effective and timely service in relation to the implementation, repair, maintenance, quality assurance and construction of mechanical equipment (medical and scientific) instrumentation and systems.

The successful applicant joins a team in the Technical Services Division of Health Technology Management Unit (HTMU) supporting sites across the East Metropolitan and South Metropolitan Health Services. 

Technical Services is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill a position focussing on the maintenance of hospital beds.

The position will be based at Royal Perth Hospital, however, may also be required to attend and work onsite at other facilities under the management of the division.

Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. 

Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services. 

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Tony Shaw on 08 9224 2500 or via email Tony.Shaw@health.wa.gov.au

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

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

Provide details of two (2) current referees who can attest your suitability for this role. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

• Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2 pages (write a separate paragraph for each criteria with the criteria being addressed as a heading) The names and contact details of two (2) current referees (including your current Manager or Supervisor) who can attest to your suitability for this role.
• Copy of curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.