Senior Tradesperson (Carpenter)

Department of Health Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department in Tasmania seeks a skilled Carpenter Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repair tasks across various healthcare facilities. This full-time role involves working with a team to ensure compliance with safety standards and efficient service delivery. Candidates should possess relevant carpentry qualifications and excellent communication skills. Benefits include professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development and accelerated pathways

Study leave support

Access to fitness facilities at discounted rates

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in carpentry trade services required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workflow effectively.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise carpentry trades and ensure quality maintenance work.
• Coordinate repair work to ensure safety standards in healthcare.
• Maintain records and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Carpentry trade services

Maintenance and repair

Communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

Certificate III in Wood Machining

Job description

$81,915 to $94,263 per annum + 11.5% Super

Facilities Management and Engineering Services team consist of multiple trade groups performing planned and reactive maintenance activities primarily to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The Carpentry trades group consists of small team carrying out maintenance and repair work to hospital and related health care facilities.

The Team works closely with other internal trade staff and administration staff to achievemaintenance and repairs to healthcare buildings.

The Role:

As a member of the Facilities and Engineering Team, the occupant is responsible for:

Supervising and coordinating carpentry trades, painters and operational staff to ensure effective and efficient services are provided.

Carrying out construction, maintenance and repair work required on all hospital buildings to appropriate standards to ensure the safety of public, staff and patients.

Ensuring all plant and equipment under the control of this position is maintained in accordance with mandatory, statutory and local requirements.

You will need:

• Demonstrated sound experience in, and extensive knowledge of, carpentry trade services including the ability to modify, commission, repair and maintain services and equipment within a health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise own work and the work of other trades staff to accomplish project timeframes and make responsible recommendations along with the ability to keep and maintain records.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff at all levels from various organisations along with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

* For the purpose of the above section the relevant trades qualification is:

• Certificate 111 Carpentry and Joinery
• Certificate 111 Wood Machining

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Current Driver’s Licence

Certified to erect scaffolding

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Applications close: Sunday 6 July 2025, 11:55pm.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

This position advertisement will close on 6 July 2025, at 11:55pm.

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Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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