Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Fire, Safety and Security Officer with Sub Acute Care Unit. You will provide cleaning and indirect patient and staff support as part of the Operational Services team and ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors by responding to security incidents, fire alarms and other internal emergencies within the Oregon Street buildings and grounds.

Job details

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity: 

In this position you will:

• Patrol the Oregon Street buildings and grounds regularly to ensure a safe working environment for staff, patients and visitors.
• Undertake initial response and containment of fire and security incidents and act as emergency controller for all non-clinical incidents until briefing, and where relevant, hand over to a senior State Emergency Services Officer while continuing to maintain effective hospital communication and liaison during the course of the incident.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into breaches of various Acts and Regulations which relate to the health facility and provide advice to the Manager, Operational Services.
• Operate computerised fire and access control, recording, monitoring, surveillance and communications equipment as required.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CAH629878 Role Description (PDF, 540KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants