Trades Assistant - Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse work culture

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Education opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Trades Assistant for the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services at Mackay Base Hospital. You will support trades staff to maintain buildings, plant and essential services in a safe, reliable, and efficient state.

Permanent full-time role with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements across regional facilities in the Mackay district.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Trades Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your opportunity

The Mackay Base Hospital Trades Assistant positions assist in maintaining the buildings, plant, equipment and essential services in Mackay Hospital and Health Service - in a safe, reliable, and efficient state.

About The Team

The Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) provides integral maintenance and engineering support for multiple facilities, across the Mackay Hospital & Health Service, to ensure relevant compliance to OH&S and all relevant AS/NZ standards. We provide a one point contact for all building and facility related information.

The BEMS team comprises various qualifications, skills and occupations including professional, administrative, operational and trades staff. The trades provided by in-house staff include electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical. Contractors are used to complement in-house trades staff to provide an efficient and effective service.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements


• Flexible working arrangements


• A diverse work culture


• Career development


• Professional development opportunities


• Education opportunities, Study and Research


• Paid parental leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounted Private Health Insurance


• Fitness Passport

Occupational group Trades