Switch Operator

Description:

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (from 14/04/2025 until 10/04/2026)
Position Classification: BI Telephonist Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.06 - $34.40 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567867
Location: Broken Hill
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What You'll Be Doing
Undertake switchboard and general enquiry functions.Undertake paging responsibilities.Perform emergency procedures in relation to Medical Emergency Team (MET), fire, and disaster and duress response (Code Black) requirements and be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures and to participate in regular training in safety procedures.Maintain Taxi Authority Register.Maintain key register ensuring all keys are signed in/out for staff accommodation, residences and hospital motor vehicles and store documentation.Be responsible for the opening and securing of Thomas Street access doors at the designated times.
What Is On Offer
5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainmentRemote Area Housing Benefit Novated LeaseIsolation & climate allowanceCorporate rates at local gym (YMCA)Fitness Passport
About The Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills i.e. written and verbal.Demonstrated effective computer skills with knowledge of Windows based software systems.Able to remain calm during emergencies i.e. cardiac arrests, security issues.Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentiality of client/patients and relevant Health Service Business at all times.Ability to work shift work.Ability to work within other Hotel Services Departments.Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Giaconda Hucks on Giaconda.Hucks@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30 April 2025
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe.
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply