Full Time Hospital Carpenter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Carpenter Level 4
Remuneration: $1,458.10 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Based across the Central Coast Health District
Requisition ID: REQ688434
Applications Close: Sunday 13th September at 11:59pm
 

Make a meaningful contribution to the Central Coast community by keeping our hospitals and health facilities safe, functional and well maintained. Join our dedicated maintenance team as a Carpenter and put your skills to work where they make a difference.

About the Opportunity

Join Central Coast Local Health District as a Carpenter and play an important role in maintaining safe, functional and high-quality hospital and community health facilities across the Central Coast. Working as part of a small team of trade professionals, you will deliver timely and cost-effective carpentry services that support the continuity of essential health services. In this role you will:

• Carry out carpentry repairs, installations, renovations and construction works across hospitals, community health centres and other CCLHD facilities.
• Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring buildings, plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard and in accordance with relevant legislation, Building Codes of Australia and Australian Standards.
• Assess and prioritise maintenance tasks, respond to breakdowns and planned works, and contribute to continuous improvement to minimise disruptions to essential health services.
• Work collaboratively with trade and non-trade staff, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver effective maintenance services and provide a high level of customer service.
• Complete work management documentation, undertake appropriate risk assessments and ensure safe work practices are followed, while contributing to the safety and security of tools, equipment and facilities.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for a skilled and safety-focused Carpenter who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and is committed to supporting safe and effective health services across the Central Coast. We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant Carpentry Trade qualification and demonstrated experience undertaking carpentry and joinery works to a high finishing standard.
• A strong understanding and commitment to Work Health and Safety, including the ability to undertake risk assessments and follow safe work practices.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including trade, non-trade and contract staff, while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, with the ability and willingness to learn and use computerised building and maintenance management systems.
• A current NSW Driver's Licence, willingness to participate in an on-call roster and after-hours call backs, and a commitment to contributing to CCLHD's Caring for the Coast vision and NSW Health values.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, a 9-day fortnight, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Michael Crowhurst
Phone: 02 4320 3948
Email: Michael.Crowhurst@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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