About the
Opportunity
This
is a Permanent or Fixed Term appointment at 30.4 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
The
Rehabilitation Engineering Clinic is part of the Rehabilitation
Technology Unit (RTU) which operates at Royal Perth Hospital and
the State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley
Hospital.
We are
seeking a Technician, (Fitter Machinist / Toolmaker or similar) -
to work within a multidisciplinary team which includes
Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists, Nurse and other
Technical Officers (skill sets ranging from fitter machinists to
electricians).
The applicant will be responsible for modification
and maintenance support for wheelchair and seating systems provided
to patients to facilitate rehabilitation and discharge.
The
successful applicant will require a relevant post-secondary
qualification (AQF 3 or similar); demonstrate competence and
experience in modifying, fitting, fault finding, repair, safety
checking and the quality assurance of light mechanical and
electrical equipment.
Have well-developed interpersonal,
communication, organisational, negotiation skills and a willingness
to work with patients.
Experience or sound knowledge of
contemporary principles and practices used in the design,
manufacture and repair of wheelchair and seating appliances is an
advantage but not necessary as on the job training will be
provided.
This position
requires working across Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley Hospital and
occasional inter-site travel may be required.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant
decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of
these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Area
Profile: The East Metropolitan
Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health
service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and
wellbeing of more than 828,000 Western Australians in its catchment
area.
Our hospital
network works together to provide a combination of tertiary,
secondary and specialist health care services including emergency
and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery,




general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services,
aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's
and neonates services.
The EMHS
consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Mt Lawley Hospital; Armadale
Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John
of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and
population health services.
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for more information about our hospitals.
Employee
Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of advantages
which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
Flexible
working arrangements.
Flexible
leave arrangements.
Other
professional and location-based allowances.
12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For information on superannuation
click here.
Fitness
Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and
fitness centres across Australia
Discounted Smart Rider
for travel to work
How
to apply
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online ()
and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your referee to
be a current supervisor or manager.
Satisfactory references are an
essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service's (EMHS)
recruitment.
Set yourself up to succeed in your application by
providing suitable, contactable referees.
Applicants
are advised to write a statement addressing the suitability
criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed
curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are
able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
For
further job-related Information: for further information,
we encourage you to contact Jeremy Morgan on *******
7***.
LATE




OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
EMHS
is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people
who are representative of the diverse communities
we assist.
We wholly
embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with
us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations,
family responsibilities or other characteristics, including
Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds,
individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity,
and people with disability.
WA Health is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to
this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold
citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing
employment in Australia.
We are
committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and
inclusion.
We actively promote applications from people with
disability.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you
through the recruitment process.
Please contact ******
to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the
application or selection process.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check
(if required for the role) and a pre-employment health
assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and
past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse
information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will
be considered as part of the appointment process.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With
Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the
WWC website at:
Help
in submitting your application: If you experience
technical difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance during
business hours.

📌 Technical Officer - Rehabilitation (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth