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Form of workGidgee Healing (‘Gidgee’) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, representing the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northwest, and Lower Gulf regions of Queensland. We are committed to supporting Aboriginal communities’ own solutions to living long healthy lives; strengthening their culture; and regaining their spirit. Our mission is to provide holistic and culturally appropriate health services, underpinned by a philosophy of community participation, and with a strong focus on care coordination.
We provide a broad range of primary health care and aged care services, and we are now the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service provider by land area in Queensland. Our vast service footprint spans approximately 640,000 km2, including some 11,000 Indigenous people. Our service includes two Hospital and Health Service regions (Central West and Northwest) and shares its boundary with the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN).
For more information, visit our website at www.gidgeehealing.com
About the role.
We are looking for a motivated and reliable trainee to join our IT team at Gidgee Healing to assist with the delivery of efficient Information Technology services to enable Gidgee Healing to meet its business objectives.
You will gain experience across a range of areas including:
- First-level helpdesk support and advice
- assist with basic support for software and hardware installations
- provide general IT advice and support to internal staff
- assist with general office and administrative duties
- and IT maintenance support where required
Selection Criteria
- Genuine interest in Information Technology, especially how it relates to a healthcare work environment.
- An awareness of Aboriginal Community Controlled health care.
- Basic knowledge of Personal Computer components and operations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications, or equivalent software.
- Knowledge of email, internet browsers, and applications.
- Skills in managing time and prioritizing work.
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to resolve basic problems with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability to a changing environment and the ability to meet the demands of a busy work unit.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to take instruction and listen to guidance and advice.
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills.
Other requirements
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential.
- Satisfactory police check – no serious Criminal/Court record.
- Current Blue Card (working with children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required, including the requirement to travel, work and stay overnight for up to several days at a time in remote areas.
- Willingness to travel by road and small plane.
