AddressAbout Katherine West Health Board
Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.
KWHB's vision acknowledges the distinct and diverse identity of their people and communities, ensuring member communities are involved in the planning, development and implementation of their health programs. Our holistic services are designed to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the person and their community.
About the Benefits
This is an amazing opportunity to utilise your skills and passion tomake a genuine difference to some of the most remote communities in Australia.
In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidates will enjoy an attractive remuneration $AO4-AO5 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing.
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine.
- Fantastic professional development & ongoing training.
- Flexible work and leave options.
- Relocation assistance.
Progress at your own pace with our online learning system and encouraged professional development opportunities.
Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. KWHB is striving to ensure a supportive working environment which places child safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our service delivery. We are committed to embedding child safety practices throughout our organisation and undertaking continuous improvement to prioritise the safety of all children who come into contact with our organisation, staff, and services.
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Summary of Position
The purpose of this role is to assist with the management of Katherine West Health Board’s (KWHB) fleet, ancillary assets, strategic property assets and general procurement processes, so that clients and staff are afforded safe and appropriate facilities and services, and KWHB can fulfil its core objective of providing health services to the Katherine West region.
Position Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Utilise systems and processes that ensure the efficient and cost-effective management of all KWHB assets, namely the asset database and the KWHB online incident management platform.
- Maintain and update the KWHB asset database to ensure that all records are current and that they accurately describe the specifications and condition of each asset.
- Assist the Assets Manager with the preventative maintenance program for all medical and non-medical equipment and all KWHB properties.
- Monitor and respond to maintenance and repair requirements of fleet assets in order to minimise fleet down-time and documenting these processes in line with KWHB processes.
- Engage with contractors and suppliers to arrange for repair work to be carried out as soon as is practical in the event of equipment failure.
- Coordinate the maintenance and cleaning of properties on behalf of KWHB.
- Follow all KWHB purchasing, and procurement policies in relation to KWHB assets.
- Provide written reports on assets-related operational activity as required in the health service business plan. 9. Comply with Work Health and Safety procedures and requirements with reasonable care in relation to personal health and safety, and the health and safety of other staff. 10. Any other duties, which are within your capabilities, as required by your supervisor. Mandatory qualifications, professional registration, and other requirements
