Carpenter, Skilled Trades

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The carpenter performs efficient and compliant reactive maintenance works and planned maintenance activities for all building fabric including mandatory inspections in a cost effective and timely manner.

As the Leading Hand this role supports the trade team to perform their daily reactive and planned maintenance activities. The Leading Hand will also assist the Maintenance Manager in engaging trade team and clinical staff on planning maintenance activities.

The role provides carpentry services in line with the NSW Health total asset management guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory, legislative and code requirements including satisfying Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) strategic and business objectives.

 Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:  Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman’s certificate of competency.

Carpenter Level 1: Completed Apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent
Carpenter Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed
Carpenter Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed
Carpenter Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed

Selection Critera:

1. Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman’s certificate of competency.
2. Demonstrated experience working with power tools and wood cutting machinery.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of building and construction related Work Health and Safety guidelines.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of software programs (eg: Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. The ability to maintain stock and workflow in a Carpentry workshop.

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For role related queries or questions contact David O'May on **********@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 1st June 2024