The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity:

Fixed term temporary full-time, Four years, Location: Townsville

This is an Identified position - Unders25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

The successful applicant will be eligible to qualify as an Engineering Tradesperson (Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic) after gaining a thorough working knowledge of the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration trade through structured on the job training and work experience as well as formal TAFE studies in Engineering Tradesperson (Air-conditioning and Refrigeration) course. 

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following: 

• Ability to undertake manual work and understand technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, prioritise allocated work, meet deadlines.
• Possession of both written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Minimum Year 10 – sound pass in Maths and English or completion of a Pre-vocation Training Course desirable.
• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

Generous remuneration package value up to $64,117 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $1522.00 to $2457.60 p.f. (HBEAP1 - HBEAP4)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Aged care pre-employment screening required.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

• Additional Factor: Safety clothing provided must be worn at all times whilst on duty.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.

Discover Townsville! ( https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville )

Contact: Paul Judge on 07 4433 5237.

Apply ONLINE by: Monday 3 June 2024.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.