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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 25 March 2025)
Position Classification: BI Telephonist Grade 2
Remuneration: $63327.04 - $65897.36 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ475703
Location: Broken Hill
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
- Undertake switchboard and general enquiry functions.
- Undertake paging responsibilities.
- Perform emergency procedures in relation to Medical Emergency Team (MET), fire, and disaster and duress response (Code Black) requirements and be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures and to participate in regular training in safety procedures.
- Maintain Taxi Authority Register.
- Maintain key register ensuring all keys are signed in/out for staff accommodation, residences and hospital motor vehicles and store documentation.
- Be responsible for the opening and securing of Thomas Street access doors at the designated times.
What is on offer
- 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Novated Lease
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
- Fitness Passport
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare
About Broken Hill
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills i.e. written and verbal.
- Demonstrated effective computer skills with knowledge of Windows based software systems.
- Able to remain calm during emergencies i.e. cardiac arrests, security issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client/patients and relevant Health Service Business at all times.
- Ability to work shift work.
