Handyperson

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health’s Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Torrens Valley International Residence in Modbury SA is seeking a reliable handyperson to keep the facility running safely and efficiently. You will perform general maintenance, respond to requests, and coordinate with the facilities team and contractors to complete planned work while ensuring patient-care environments are safe.

The role requires experience in maintenance across trades, a current driver’s licence, and a strong safety mindset

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or handyperson roles.
• Knowledge across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety in environments with vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor trade work.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly to support patient care environments.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify faults early.
• Coordinate with facilities team and contractors for planned maintenance.
• Receive and distribute large deliveries.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Electrical

Driver's license

Communication

Work health and safety

Maintenance management systems

Job description

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Torrens Valley International Residence – MODBURY SA 5092
• Salary : $1,281.57 - $1,294.89 per week – WHA3
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

Torrens Valley International Residence, a 274 room Accommodation Building is looking for a reliable, hands on Handyperson to keep the facility running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and minor trade work
• Responding to maintenance requests in a timely manner, prioritising tasks that support patient care environments
• Conducting routine inspections and identifying faults before they become larger issues
• Working closely with the facilities team and contractors to coordinate and complete planned maintenance activities
• Receiving and distribution of large deliveries

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a general maintenance or handyperson role, ideally within a large or complex facility
• Practical knowledge across multiple trade areas including carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical (to the extent permitted without a licence)
• A current driver's licence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, particularly in environments where vulnerable people are present
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems or the ability to pick them up quickly — SA Health uses systems aligned with its broader infrastructure frameworks

To be eligible for this position, you must have an understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and procedures relating to maintenance practices and procedures.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the . See our page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 953316

Enquiries:

Anna Zaltron

Accommodation Manager

Phone: (08)

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

13 November 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – for further information