Maintenance Assistant (Handyperson)

WA Country Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

PD & Study Leave

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Other allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a Maintenance Officer (Handyperson) to undertake general maintenance and repairs across sites in the Wellington Area, WA. The role requires practical hands-on skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

You will maintain equipment, carry out repairs, and support facilities services with focus on reliability and safe work practices, including a current C/C-A class licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated maintenance/handyperson experience.
• Ability to operate, maintain and undertake repairs on maintenance, workshop and/or gardening equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Sound interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative in prioritising work duties.
• Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyperson skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Driver's licence C/C-A

Job description

Position Profile

We are seeking a Maintenance Officer (Handyperson) to carry out general maintenance and repairs at all sites within the Wellington Area.

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

• Demonstrated maintenance/handyperson experience.
• Ability to operate, maintain and undertake repairs on maintenance, workshop and/or gardening equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Sound interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative in prioritising work duties.
• Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation.
• 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

Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Neil Turner on 0427 380 613.

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. 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 a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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.