Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Rural and Remote Services, Operational Services as a Fire Safety and Security Officer. 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.

Job details

About us: The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your role:

• Conduct preliminary investigations into breaches of various Acts and Regulations which relate to the health facility and provide advice to the Manager, Operational Services.
• Ensure QHealth “no smoking” and regulated parking policy provisions are observed within the Tully Hospital and advise the Supervisor Operational Services of breaches.
• Ensure personal safety of staff within the facility and grounds.

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.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH606757 Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description