Handyperson / Technician

Remuneration: $67,361.79 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Muswellbrook Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27 June 2025
Position Classification: Maintenance Super (Non-Trades) Other
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ471811
Applications Close: Monday, 25th March 2024
 

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced person to provide essential home modifications and home maintenance to our CHSP clients.  
• The successful candidate will work alongside occupational therapists to provide cost-effective building solutions to maximise client safety and increase independence in their homes.  
• Problem-solving skills will be required to work independently in the community carrying out the prescribed home modifications, as well as effective communication skills as part of a multi-disciplinary team involved in service provision.  

Where you'll be working

• HVHMMS is a department of Hunter Valley Community Health, and the office and workshop is based in Muswellbrook.  
• The service covers Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter and Singleton LGAs, and provides service to clients in these areas.  
• Muswellbrook is located in the rolling vineyards of the world-famous Hunter Valley wine country, where you can taste incredible local produce, take beautiful scenic drives, and discover art galleries featuring acclaimed national works.
• Muswellbrook is less than a 3-hour drive from Sydney, and less than 2 hours from Newcastle. and less than 3 hours to Tamworth 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect 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

Benefits

• You will be supported by your line manager, an occupational therapist experienced in the field of home modifications.  An experienced tradesperson is also part of the team.  
• There is access to training through HNE.  Candidates will be expected to maintain CPD. The successful candidate may be required to complete some relevant training before commencement of the role.

Other Benefits include:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements

• Trade qualifications in a building-related field, or working towards same, or handyman licence (Minor Building Maintenance and Cleaning as recognised by Office of Fair Trading)
• Current Drivers Licence Class C.
• Experience in building, construction or related industry
• Demonstrated awareness of relevant Building Codes, Australian Standards, Building Codes, and legislation.

Additional Desirable Criteria

• Asbestos awareness and/or removal qualifications, or willingness to obtain same.
• Electrical Appliance testing qualification, or willingness to obtain same.
• Working at Heights and Working in Confined Spaces qualifications, or willingness to obtain same.
• First Aid certificate.

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• This position is full-time; however, part-time/job share arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

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For role-related queries or questions contact Vanessa Richards on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au