CCLHD - Handyperson

Southern NSW Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 2,437,000 - 3,297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Accrued day off

Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Gym discounts

Vaccinations

Telehealth support

EAP counselling

Private health insurance

Professional development

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a practical Handyperson to maintain safe and well-presented hospital and community facilities across the Central Coast. You will perform planned maintenance and assist teams with repairs, relocations and site tasks.

This role requires hands-on skills, the ability to work safely in a healthcare setting, and a current Australian Driver’s Licence. Weekend roster participation is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, building services infrastructure or general site maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely, efficiently and independently when required.
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with basic computer skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multifaceted maintenance team in a busy healthcare environment.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and a willingness to participate in the weekend Handyperson roster and obtain relevant licences or qualifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, minor works and breakdown rectification across hospital and community sites.
• Assist Trade and Maintenance staff with work orders, installations, repairs and general site maintenance.
• Undertake a range of practical tasks including furniture and equipment relocation, waste transport, cleaning of plant rooms, workshops, gutters and pathways.
• Complete risk assessments, follow safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff, contractors and stakeholders to provide timely, responsive and customer-focused maintenance services, including participating in a weekend Handyperson roster as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Remuneration:$1,211.82 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ680828
Applications Close:Sunday 13th September at 11:59pm

Put your practical skills to work and help keep Central Coast healthcare facilities safe, functional and well maintained. Join our Maintenance team as a Handyperson and make a valuable contribution to the services that support our community.

About the Opportunity

Join Central Coast Local Health District as a Handyperson and play an important role in maintaining safe, functional and well-presented hospital and community facilities across the Central Coast.

In this role you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, minor works and breakdown rectification across hospital and community sites.
• Assist Trade and Maintenance staff with work orders, installations, repairs and general site maintenance.
• Undertake a range of practical tasks including furniture and equipment relocation, waste transport, cleaning of plant rooms, workshops, gutters and pathways.
• Complete risk assessments, follow safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff, contractors and stakeholders to provide timely, responsive and customer-focused maintenance services, including participating in a weekend Handyperson roster as required.

We are looking for a practical, reliable and customer-focused individual who takes pride in their work and can contribute effectively to a busy maintenance team across the Central Coast.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in maintenance, building services infrastructure or general site maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely, efficiently and independently when required.
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with basic computer skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multifaceted maintenance team in a busy healthcare environment.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and a willingness to participate in the weekend Handyperson roster and obtain relevant licences or qualifications as required.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-one support.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.