About the role

Be an effective member of the team of small team of welding tradespersons responsible for the repair, installation, maintenance and fabrication of all welding trade related plant, equipment, services, and facilities within the Departments responsibility area. When called upon, efficiently help other Hospital staff to fulfil their duties. Assist the Royal Brisbane Hospital Department of Engineering and Building Services become a best practice service provider

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• At the direction of Trade Coordinator Welding staff carry out the maintenance and fabrication of all trolleys, benches, beds, castors/wheels, curtain tracks, desired projects or sundry works requiring welding/fabricating for the health facilities under minimal supervision.
• Liaise with other Queensland Health employees, other Government Agencies, and private organizations including contractors so to ensure work is undertaken with minimal disruption to clients and other staff. Liaison shall also need to be undertaken to attempt to meet the special requirements of any clients.
• Use capacity to assist other departmental supervisory staff as and when required to maintain the efficient functioning of the Department. Assist their trade section with manual tasks in accord with their trade.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED