Mechanical Fitter - Sutherland Hospital

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks a qualified Fitter/Motor Mechanic to join the Engineering Department at the Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah. This permanent full-time role provides mechanical services maintenance across the campus, installing, inspecting and repairing equipment to support hospital operations.

The successful candidate will have relevant mechanical qualifications, experience in hospital maintenance, boiler attendant status or willingness to obtain, a White Card, and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in mechanical fitting or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance of a large building complex or hospital.
• Ability to interpret building and services plans.
• Hold a boiler attendant license or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with tooling: lathe, bench drills, grinders, oxy and electric welders.
• Strong written and verbal communication; computer literacy.
• Current White Card and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient mechanical services to support the Engineering Department.
• Maintain equipment and carry out maintenance tasks across the campus.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair mechanical services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver maintenance services.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Work Health & Safety

White Card

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical fitting qualifications

Tools

Lathe

Bench drills

Grinders

Oxy welding

Electric welders

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ672718

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time

Position Classification:Fitter / Motor Mechanic Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4

Remuneration:$65,984 - $75,882 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:REQ672718

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications Close:Sunday, 14 February 2027

This Talent Pool is being created for future roles that may arise over the next 7 months

Where you'll be working

The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service is located in the Sutherland Shire ('the Shire'), approximately half an hour drive south of Sydney, in the suburb of Caringbah. The Sutherland Hospital was established in 1958 and is a major metropolitan hospital and teaching hospital. The hospital motto, from its inception, is "Endeavour to Serve".

We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to the residents of the Sutherland Shire. We have 375 beds and each year we care for more than 50,000 patients in our Emergency Department and around 28,000 patients are admitted to our hospital.

What you'll be doing

To provide efficient and effective mechanical services to support the Engineering Department and consistently ensure that safe work practices are adopted. Maintain all equipment and services and carry out maintenance tasks across the Prince of Wales Campus. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical services within the hospital and other properties covered by the Engineering Department.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave .
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical fitting or equivalent and knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance of a large building complex or hospital with proven ability to work and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team of trade, non-trade, and contract staff to efficiently deliver maintenance services in a busy work environment.
• Proven skills in problem solving, including the ability to interpret building and services plans.
• Hold a boiler attendant license or willing to obtain one after commencement.
• Experienced in the use of tools associated with fitter’s work including lathes, bench drills, grinders, oxy and electric welders.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and work order systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively personally and within a team environment in the workplace.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Work, Health and Safety and preferably hold a current White Card license.
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.

Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

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