Electrical Tradesperson
Enjoy the benefits healthcare has to offer and make a real impact in your community!
Remuneration: $65,364 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: Various locations available
Requisition ID: REQ565833
Closing date: Sunday, 27th April 2025
The Opportunity
We are looking for two full time tradespersons for Muswellbrook and Singleton Hospital.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and carry out essential maintenance of plant, equipment, and infrastructure across our health sites.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Performing day-to-day electrical maintenance across hospital facilities
- Ensuring all work complies with the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, and all relevant regulations
- Collaborating with the maintenance team and local contractors to maintain equipment and building systems
- Being available for on-call duties within the Hunter Valley Sector
- Travelling between local facilities during work hours (vehicle provided)
What We are Looking For
- Essential: Current NSW Electrical Licence and Eligible to drive in NSW
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and safety regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Some fault-finding experience would be advantageous
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a workplace that supports excellence and values your contribution
- Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, with occasional opportunity for weekend overtime
- Use your skills to support vital health services and make a real difference
- Work in a location that combines natural beauty with professional support, an ideal setting for career growth and personal enjoyment
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact James Mcgeachie on james.mcgeachie@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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