Maintenance Assistant (Handyperson)

WA Country Health Service; Wellington; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Other allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service – Wellington NSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer (Handyperson) to perform general maintenance and repairs across Wellington area sites. You will operate, maintain, and repair workshop and gardening equipment, work with minimal supervision, and contribute to a safe, efficient environment.

Key requirements include hands-on maintenance experience, ability to prioritise tasks, strong communication, and a current C or C-A class driver's licence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs at all sites within the Wellington Area.
• Operate and maintain workshop and gardening equipment as required.
• Assist with maintenance planning and prioritisation and support team tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyperson duties

Equipment repair

Minimal supervision

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

WA Country Health Service – Wellington NSW

3d ago , from Western Australia Government

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 thebiggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprisesseven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located acrossrural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health servicesto 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:

• 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: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 contactNeil Turner on 0427 380 ***.

Applicants are required to provide:

• 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 atwww.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.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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

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