Position overview

The Infrastructure and Health Support Services, Facilities Management Division, is responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, utilities and contracts and leasing for the Canberra Health Services property portfolio across the ACT.

The Senior Carpenter will have a unique understanding of the responsibilities and accountabilities of the role, being able to work collaboratively across a range of areas in CHS. The incumbent will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.

Key Responsibilities

Under general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager, you will perform the duties as outlined below to the highest standard:

You will:

• Actively manage the day-to-day operations of the carpenter workshop and oversee other trade staff activities within the workshop, reporting to the Facilities Operations Manager where required.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance relating to building activities including undertaking essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of Management.
• Liaise with the workshop staff regarding plant or equipment failures and request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
• Undertake fault finding on building related equipment and systems and report findings.
• Allocate work orders from the Facilities Operations Manager to the appropriate trade staff member within the carpenter workshop and follow up where required.
• Participate in Facilities Management process improvement activities, and where appropriate recommend the investigation of process improvements related to the work area.
• Follow defined WHS and injury management policies and procedures related to the work being undertaken, in order to ensure their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace.
• Ensure and maintain a high level of safety and cleanliness in the carpenter workshop.
• Complete all service report sheets, work orders from the maintenance and asset management system, logbooks and test certificates in hard copy or electronic logger as necessary.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following.

• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships across Canberra Health Services and relevant external stakeholders.
• An organised approach to work, managing competing priorities and attention to detail on work undertaken

Qualifications

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Trade Certificate III in Carpentry
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• General Induction White Card
• Crystalline Silica Exposure and Awareness.

Desirable

• Confined Space training or willingness to participate in an employer-sponsored course within the first 12 months of employment
• Working at Heights training or willingness to participate in an employer-sponsored course within the first 12 months of employment.
• Hold a current drivers’ licence.

Experience

Specific experience includes but is not limited to the following.

Essential

• Proven experience as a carpenter working in facilities management or construction environment, preferable in large health facilities or similar.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in facilities management or construction environment.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Sound experience working with maintenance software and other computer applications such as Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven ability to apply specialist trade skills and knowledge in the maintenance and repair of building related tasks, building related installations and /or specialised equipment within a Health Care setting or similar environment.
2. Ability to understand priorities relating to services and patient care and to be able to complete work to meet those objectives.
3. Proven knowledge of and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in both workshops and building environments.
4. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and customer focused service delivery.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.