Palmerston Regional Hospital Works Controller

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Hospital Engineering Services

Job title Palmerston Regional Hospital Works Controller Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 40277 RTF Closing 04/09/2025

Contact officer Michael Rollo on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Works Controller provides administrative support to the Hospital Engineering team at Palmerston Regional Hospital.

Context statement

The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Hospital Engineering Services provide 24/7 specialist mechanical, HVAC, electrical,

hydraulic, fire protection and building repairs and maintenance services to Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals

ensuring all aspects of mandatory infrastructure maintenance is carried to comply with all legislative, legal and Australian standards

obligations to support the National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS) hospital accreditation cycle.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Carry out face to face, telephone, or email reception duties for Engineering Services PRH for all interactions with PRH staff,

contractors and the public.

2. Provide general administrative support to the unit as required.

1. Prepare work request sheets on a maintenance computer system to enable staff and contractors to carry out an efficient service

for Hospital Engineering clients.

4. Accurately register and monitor the incoming contractor invoices into a database spreadsheet to ensure timely processing is

achieved.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven experience and sound knowledge of administrative support services.

2. Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and approach to meet the

needs of diverse audiences.

1. Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality and to be able to respond appropriately in

an emergency situation.

4. High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to identify and rectify errors and prioritise workloads.

1. Proven skills in the use of information technology systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, email applications and

mainframe systems.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Operational experience relevant in using MEX or similar building asset management system.

2. Certificate qualification in Business Administration, or other relevant qualification.

Further information

This position will interchange with Royal Darwin Hospital Works Controller as required.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice

and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

For immunisation requirements – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for

requirements.