Position Description Central Gippsland Health Service Service: Engineering Services Position Title: Carpenter Classification level: Maintenance The Service: Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is a subregional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We serve an immediate population of approximately 42,000 in Central Gippsland, and reach a wider community in East Gippsland and parts of South Gippsland in terms of more specialised services such as perinatal services, critical care and surgery. CGHS is unusual being both a sub-regional and an integrated health service, providing a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary services, including a comprehensive range of HACC services, through to adult intensive, coronary care and level 2 neonatal care. Acute services include a full time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, operating theatres, day procedure unit, and oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and surgical services and subacute services including rehabilitation. Reports to: Engineering Services Supervisor The structure: Engineering Trade Staff (Carpenter) General Manager Support Service Engineering Services Supervisor Engineering Non- Trade Staff The health service has acute campuses at Sale, Maffra and Heyfield; community and home support services are provided throughout the Shire of Wellington (with the exception of Yarram and District) with centers in Maffra, Sale, Heyfield, Rosedale and Loch Sport. Residential aged care services are provided at Sale, Maffra and Heyfield. The Engineering Services Department provides all essential, preventative and corrective maintenance across all sites, as well as managing and assisting with multi-disciplinary project works. Engineering Services support is also provided to private residential aged care facilities in Maffra(Stretton Park Hostel) and Heyfield (Heyfield Hospital Inc. and Laurina Lodge). Page 1 of 6
Decision making / delegation This position is at operational level and will have input into planning and decision making processes as part of the service team. The position reports to the engineering services supervisor who holds a delegated authority to the level of Department Head/Manager in accordance with CGHS Instrument of Delegation. The work context: The Engineering Services Carpenter works as a part of a small multi-disciplinary team of trade and nontrade staff. The position holder is required to maintain effective relationships within the Engineering Services Department and across CGHS services, departments and campuses and also external customers across multiple environments. The position holder will: Perform corrective and preventative maintenance as issued via work orders or verbally when rectification is time critical. Assist the Engineering Services Supervisor to compile and implement maintenance schedules within scope of trade. The purpose of the position: Provide effective and efficient carpentry support across all Central Gippsland Health Service sites. The key responsibilities of the role: Responsibilities include: Specific Responsibilities Provide regular carpentry feedback to the Engineering Services Supervisor relating to: o Essential services maintenance compliance; o Preventative maintenance progress; o Corrective maintenance task backlog; Accept and respond to work orders issued emanating from repair maintenance requests submitted by areas/units in a timely manner. Completion of works also includes providing data for entry into BEIMS for time taken and action taken; Maintain engineering workshops in a clean and tidy state; Order and receive goods using the FMIS iproc System; Participation in Engineering Services team meetings where comment relative to departmental issues and functions is encouraged; Perform other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Engineering Services Supervisor consistent with your capability and role delineation; Maintain correct function of all fire and smoke doors Generic Responsibilities Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate integrated person-centred care leading to timely and effective client discharge. Actively participate in quality activities and accreditation processes in accordance with standard practice. Manage OH&S consistent with overall OH&S programs, policies and procedures within CGHS and Page 2 of 6
also: look after your own health; look out for the health and safety of others in the workplace; follow safe work practices; report hazards and injuries; participate in agency health promotion initiatives and support healthy lifestyle choices for staff Contribute extensively to the development of an annual capability development plan designed to support you to: achieve your personal goals and objectives; live ethically within your personal value system; and enthusiastically support CGHS to achieve our strategic and service delivery goals and objectives Support patient, client and community participation in decisions in all aspects of the service Work within agency policies, procedures and code of conduct Participate in mandatory education as it relates to your specific roles and responsibilities. This may include: Fire Safety Manual Handling / Back Care Minimal/No Lift (As appropriate) CPR (As appropriate) Infection Control as it relates to the employees designated work role Others Typical work schedule: 80 hours per fortnight, 8 hour shifts spread across Monday to Friday. Qualifications: Current Victorian manual driver s license. CPC32011 Certificate III Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent Required experience / other (not covered by leadership and technical capabilities) Relevant Carpentry experience preferably in a health service or similar Leadership Capabilities THINKS CREATIVELY AND SOLVES PROBLEMS EFFECTIVELY Understands the work area s direction and how it delivers its service Links own work to the health service s work priorities Applies creative approaches to issues and problems. Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense. ACHIEVES RESULTS Responds to client needs and organizes resources Shares expertise and uses technology effectively Adapts to and implements change Delivers on intended results. DEMONSTRATES PERSONAL DRIVE AND INTEGRITY Demonstrates professionalism and acts ethically Engages with risk and shows personal courage and resilience Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development. COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY Communicates clearly Listens, understands and adapts to the audience Negotiates effectively. Page 3 of 6
WORKS PRODUCTIVELY WITH OTHERS Builds internal and external relationships Values individual differences and diversity Works co-operatively Guides people Technical Capabilities Specific Capabilities Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry (mapped to: CPCCCM1012A) Use carpentry tools and equipment (mapped to: CPCCCA2002B) Handle carpentry materials (mapped to: CPCCCA2011A) Carry out general demolition of minor building structures (mapped to: CPCCCA3001A) Carry out setting out (mapped to: CPCCCA3002A) Install and replace windows and doors (mapped to: CPCCCA3010A) Install lining, panelling and moulding (mapped to: CPCCCA3013A) Install exterior cladding (mapped to: CPCCCA3017B) Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls (mapped to: CPCCCA3019A) Carry out levelling operations (mapped to: CPCCCA3023A) Plan and organise work industry (mapped to: CPCCCM1013A) Conduct workplace communication (mapped to: CPCCCM1014A) Carry out measurements and calculations (mapped to: CPCCCM1015A) Read and interpret plans and specifications (mapped to: CPCCCM2001A) Use explosive power tools (mapped to: CPCCCM2007B) Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding (mapped to: CPCCCM2008B) Work safely at heights (mapped to: CPCCCM2010B) Carry out concreting to simple forms (mapped to: CPCCCO2013A) Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (mapped to: CPCCOHS2001A) Page 4 of 6
Generic Capabilities Continuous Improvement (mapped to: BSBFLM309C) Continuously looks for and contributes to continuous improvement opportunities. Understands and effectively uses CGHS Riskman Q quality improvement system. Contribute to OHS Processes and Workplace Safety (mapped to: HLTOHS300B) Understand the importance of, and work in accordance with OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice. Maintains CGHS OH&S system within responsibility areas. Maintains procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk, including using Riskman, incident reporting and risk management system. Maintains a quality OH&S management system. Communicate effectively about safe work practices within your service team environment. Contribute and evaluate risk control activities within your service area. Implement emergency response procedures within the scope of your training and competence. Digital Literacy Skill Set (mapped to ICASS00018) Effectively operates a personal computer Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development (mapped to: BSBWOR301A) Commits to on-going professional and capability development consistent with the CGHS Workforce Capability Framework. Access, complete and record your professional development opportunities. Ensure that you have read the Strategic Plan for CGHS and participate in the development of a workforce capable of meeting the services delivery and strategic goals and objectives. Facilitate Responsible Behaviour (mapped to: CHCCS401B) Effectively demonstrated behavior in accordance with CGHS policies and procedures in relation to role responsibilities, inclusive of organizational requirements, for example: Access, Use and Disclosure of Information Equal Opportunity Whistleblowers Protection Dispute Resolution Grievance Procedure Workplace Bullying and Harassment The Privacy Principles Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees Manage your own behavior in a way which enables sustained performance and an appropriate work/life balance. Actively supports CGHS organizational culture through role modeling CGHS organisational values. Develops a workplace learning environment (mapped to BSBLED501A) Creates learning opportunities Facilitates and promotes learning Provides support and supervision to relevant staff Service Excellence (mapped to: CHCCS311C & HLTCSD201C) Shown knowledge and commitment to excellent customer service. Achieves high levels of service excellence. Communicates and Works Effectively within the Health Environment (mapped to: HLTHIR301B) Expressed an understanding of what is expected in relation to written and verbal communication within the work area and ensures communications contain necessary information to achieve their purpose. Showed professional empathy. Page 5 of 6
Perform and Comply with Mandatory Competencies as relates to your Role Responsibilities, which may include: Fire Safety (mapped to: FPICOR2204B) Manual Handling/Back care (mapped to: HLTHSE204C) Minimal/No Lift (mapped to: HLTHSE204C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (mapped to: HLTCPR201B) Infection Control (mapped to HLTIN301C) Other I confirm that I have read and understand the above information and that this document forms part of my contract of employment. Employee s Name: Employee s Signature: Date: Director s signature: Date: Page 6 of 6