The Team:

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 achieve maintenance 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 76 hours 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 with Public 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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Relevant Trades Qualification*

  * 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.

Statement of Duties: 

• Senior Tradesperson (Carpenter) Band 4.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

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

For more information:

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

Ken bright
Manager Facilities and Building Services
0436 944 148
ken.bright@health.tas.gov.au

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