Tradesman Broken Hill
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Position Classification: Electrical/Refrigeration/Carpentry/HVAC/Painting or Plumbing Grade 1/2/3 or 4 (Dependent on qualification and experience)
Remuneration: $73691.79 - $84120.72 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585204
Location: Broken Hill NSW
- We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
- Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.
What you'll be doing
- As a member of the Maintenance Services team, perform and/or assist as directed by the Manager with other electrical, carpentry, plastering, and handyman work as may be required to maintain efficient performance of plant, equipment and/or distribution systems.
- This position may require out-of-hours emergency work, overtime and travel to all Health Facilities within the District, including overnight stays.
What is on offer
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal and entertainment
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
- Fitness Passport
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- NSW Trade Certificate / Licence &/or current Qualified Supervisors Certificate in Electrical/Refrigeration/Carpentry/HVAC/Painting
- Demonstrated capacity to work unsupervised and as a member of a team, with the ability to manage, design and purchase equipment required to ensure the completion of tasks or projects that are undertaken.
- Knowledge of computer maintenance management software systems with experience in using spreadsheets, word processing, email and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence and/or commitment to obtain MR licence within 6 months.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards relating to and in accordance with qualifications, skills and competency level installations, with the ability to acquire new skills & keep up to date with trade developments.
- Demonstrated a high level of skill in fault diagnosis and rectification in plant and equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and compliance with appropriate safety policies and procedures.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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 Christopher McLoughlin on Christopher.McLoughlin@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 19th July 2025
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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