• Join a professional team overseeing the maintenance and repair programs for both clinical and building infrastructure at OHCWA and its satellite clinics.
• Manage contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining a database of all completed works.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range (Level 5): $76,422 – $84,705 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is a collaborative Centre involving the University of WA’s Dental School, Curtin University, and the WA Department of Health. The Centre is the primary focus of oral health education, research, and specialist care delivery in Western Australia.

About the opportunity

You will provide physical and administrative support for the Maintenance and Repairs program at OHCWA (including other satellite clinics) and supervises contractors as required. This role is responsible for coordinating, and maintaining maintenance and repairs (preventative, corrective and predetermined) tasks, which requires a solid working knowledge of maintenance programs for clinical and other dental equipment and building facilities. Comprehension and working towards the clinical and operational needs of OHCWA as a dental hospital is a daily requirement, which includes providing advice, training, and support to others, including external contractors.

About you

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Substantial relevant general maintenance experience at an appropriate level.
• Substantial relevant dental equipment maintenance experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children check will be required by the successful applicant.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Dental Facilities Supervisor (517418).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anton Sanker at anton.sanker@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.