Electronics Technician – Dialysis
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Electronics Technician
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ563402
Closing date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Why Join Us?
Join a collaborative team where you'll receive mentorship and support from experienced professionals, including the Senior Dialysis Technician. You'll benefit from comprehensive training and credentialing on specialised dialysis equipment, with the opportunity to build your technical expertise in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare environment.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
The Opportunity
Join our dedicated team, based at Tamworth Hospital within the Dialysis Unit.
You will play a crucial role in supporting dialysis equipment across both hospital-based units and home patients throughout the New England region.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing routine and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting issues and carrying out repairs, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment
- Handling a range of medical and scientific instruments, including electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components.
- Providing expert guidance and training to nursing staff and home dialysis patients on the proper use of dialysis equipment.
What you will bring
- Strong computer and software skills
- Hold a current unrestricted NSW driver’s license and open to travel for work when required
- Team player with a strong focus on customer service
- Flexible and willing to join the on-call roster when needed
- Hold a recognised Electronic Trade Certificate
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Adams on Kelly.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
- Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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