Engineering Compliance Officer

Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: James Fletcher - Onsite
Requisition ID: REQ556177
Closing Date: Sunday, the 11th of May

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Engineering Compliance Officer to join the Facilities Management Unit within the Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Directorate, based at James Fletcher Hospital in Newcastle.

In this pivotal role, you will play an integral part in the design, implementation, and management of an engineering and maintenance compliance system, ensuring risks are identified and managed across the District. You’ll conduct desktop assessments, monitor contracts, undertake on-site audits, engage with stakeholders, gather evidence, and provide clear, timely, and compliant reports.

What you’ll bring:

• A strong understanding of facilities maintenance, asset management, and building principles/standards
• Technical expertise in plant and building services maintenance
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
• A current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel as needed across the District

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience within the health sector will be highly regarded

What we can offer you: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks annual leave 
• 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 

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. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and 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 permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.   

This is a Category B 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 B 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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