About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres.
We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
Atherton Hospital services include emergency, general medical, surgical, low-risk maternity, cancer care, and renal dialysis services.
Atherton Hospital has 56 inpatient beds, 10 emergency department treatment spaces, 5 HDU beds, 8 chemotherapy chairs, 8 dialysis chairs and 5 maternity beds as well as diagnostic support services such as medical imaging, pharmacy, and pathology.
The hospital is located in the picturesque Atherton Tablelands, 1.5 hours drive from Cairns.
The hospital was redeveloped in **** and provides outreach services to Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mount Garnet, Ravenshoe, Croydon, Forsayth and Georgetown.
Atherton is also a hub for nearby attractions such as waterfall walks, gourmet food and wine, and unique wildlife, as well as hiking, mountain biking, and a variety of water sports.
About you:
In your new role you will......
Complete all work assignments including delivery of Planned Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance activities.
These work assignments also include minor recent works approved by the facility, equipment replacements and new installations as required.
Works are to be completed based on priorities and schedules issued by Trade Coordinator or Maintenance Manager.




Ensure all Planned Maintenance work orders have required service reports attached as evidence of completion.
Discuss defects identified with Trade Coordinator and assist in compilation of corrective works required to ensure equipment/items inspected remain in a serviceable condition.
This includes completion of all paper based and electronic records.
Assist management to assess the need for repair or replacement of plant, equipment and provide technical information, support and advice as required.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits.
Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
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📌 Engineering Tradesperson (Electrician), Area Trade Team - Atherton (Queensland)
🏢 Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Queensland