The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Technical Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Manage and coordinate the delegated trade services staff, providing hi-level technical direction in electrical, mechanical and hydraulic disciplines and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and divisional policies
- Provide expert technical advice on operational and maintenance activities to provide corrective, statutory and preventative maintenance
- Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures to ensure maintenance activities are carried out to industry best practise
- Develop and manage a critical spares inventory system to ensure continuity of services
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- A relevant engineering qualification or Mechanical/Electrical trade qualification is desirable
- While not mandatory, an ability to perform the role of Qualified Technical Person (QTP) under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, would be well regarded
- Technical problem recognition, analytical and problem solving skills and/or experience in managing a large infrastructure and asset base would be well regarded
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $132 072 - $141 738 per annum
About Us
Maintenance Services sits within the service line of Asset Management Services within the Strategic Planning and Assets Division and comprises of a maintenance manager, maintenance coordinators, administrative staff, trade coordinators and approximately twenty trade staff including apprentices.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
**Job Ad reference**: GC566372