About the role

West Moreton Health provides health services to one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the provision and life cycle management of new and upgraded health infrastructure.  Projects will require engagement with multiple disciplines (clinical, operational, and technical), range in scale (minor to major) and require engagement with a wide range of building related engineering specialities (for example electrical, HVAC and fire).

Experience in building infrastructure and plant that is typically found in health service delivery will be viewed favourably (especially HVAC experience).  West Moreton Health is also building on existing engineering and asset management systems and experience in the management and/or exposure to such systems will be an advantage.  

Experienced engineers from Mechanical related disciplines are encouraged to apply.  Electrical engineers with suitable mechanical experience will also be considered.

The position does not have involve the direct supervision of staff but will require taking a lead role in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders in scoping and managing projects and providing engineering advice. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level capability and performance working in an engineering planning and high growth environment in developing Infrastructure Master Plans, Asset Management Plans, Asset Life Cycle Plans, Maintenance Plans and performance evaluations for complex building assets to achieve required standards of service, efficient asset utilisation, asset improvements and lowest whole of life cost.
• High level capability and performance in developing capital works and asset renewal programs, with supporting project documentation.
• High level analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills in an engineering environment.
• High level capability and performance in providing technical specifications, scopes of work and design criteria to assist in the preparation and administration of contract documents for the procurement of services and equipment.
• High level capability and performance in conducting engineering investigations and studies, commercial business cases, project briefs and design briefs for the purpose of minimising whole of life asset investment.
• Capability in the implementation of a quality assurance program on all engineering activities including safe methods of work, engineering documentation and drawings to achieve alignment to ISO 55000.
• High level negotiation, consultation, facilitation, written and oral communication skills , including the ability to build relationships in a team environment and influence stakeholders, in a complex asset management and business change environment.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.