Handyperson

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannuat.

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a dedicated maintenance professional to assist the Facility Manager in delivering efficient and comprehensive maintenance services at Karratha Health Campus and regional health units in the Pilbara.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment. The role supports reliable operations, safety, and service delivery across rural WA facilities, with a focus on minor repairs and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out minor maintenance repairs with minimal supervision.
• Well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

Position Profile: Assists the Facility Manager to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service at Karratha Health Campus and allocated health care units in the Pilbara region, as required.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Demonstrate ability to carry out minor maintenance repairs with minimum of supervision.
• Well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Brad West on 08 9144 7651.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.