Electrical Tradesperson

" **Powering world-class healthcare—join the team that keeps John Hunter Hospital running 24/7** **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Position Classification**: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1 to 4 **Remuneration**: $65,364.00 - $69.806.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging **Hours Per Week**: 38 **Requisition ID**: REQ602349 **Closing Date: Monday 22nd September** **Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land** **Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.** **About the facility**: John Hunter Hospital Engineering consists of 50 staff and the Electrical department is a collaborative team of 10 staff that look after all aspects of the electrical infrastructure for the John Hunter Campus and its ancillary buildings. This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma, and teaching hospital. The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions. **About the role**: As an Electrician at John Hunter Hospital’s Engineering Department, you will be performing general reactive work. This involves looking after electrical breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and testing, along with the construction refurb work across all aspects and areas of the electrical infrastructure. - Provide a day-to-day maintenance service related to all associated electrical systems covered by the maintenance department including, installation of electrical infrastructure, breakdown maintenance of general power and lighting systems, electric beds, nurse call systems, electrical systems associated with the HVAC plant, steam raising plant and any additional electrical repairs or maintenance as directed by the electrical supervisor. - Undertake statutory testing and maintenance as per the relative Australian Standards including AS-3000, AS-3003, AS-3760, and AS-3009. - Work closely with other trade-qualified Electricians in the Department and be supported by John Hunter Engineering Management. - There are opportunities to undertake internal training through the MyHealth learning system and staff that undertake post-trade studies may be supported with study leave. **Where you'll be working**: John Hunter Engineering consists of 50 staff and the Electrical department has 9 staff that look after all aspects of the Electrical infrastructure for the John Hunter Campus and it ancillary buildings **Requirements**: - Full trade qualification and post trade qualifications would be highly regarded. - Experience working in installation and maintenance within the Electrical industry. - Eligible to drive in NSW **Benefits**: - Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) - Superannuation contributions 12% - Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. - Fitness Passport **Additional Information**: **_ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies._** **Need more information?** 1) Click here for the Position Description **Information for Applicants**: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. **_ Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._** **Connect with us on**Facebook**and**LinkedIn**