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At Western Health, we take pride in providing essential services that support healthcare, serving over a million residents in the West. We are now looking for a Senior Carpenter to assist our Facilities Management team in maintaining our complex hospital infrastructure.
Are You Dependable, Dedicated, Punctual, and Embody a Positive Work Ethic?
If you resonate with these qualities, we eagerly await your application. We're on the hunt for a proficient Senior Carpenter to augment our compact yet exceptionally skilled Maintenance Team at Western Health.
As a Senior Carpenter at Western Health, you will play a crucial role in executing maintenance, modifications, repairs, and servicing of carpentry work within our Western Health facilities. This role is instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our multifaceted, multi-campus portfolio, with a steadfast commitment to enhancing the patient and caregiving experience.
The role is predominantly based at Footscray Hospital, however, willingness to work at our other facilities in Williamstown, Sunshine, Sunbury, and Altona Commercial Kitchen is required. This is a great opportunity to transition to the New up and coming Footscray Hospital due to be completed in 2025.
Be part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion make a real difference!
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centered, and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital, and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs, and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our Employees Enjoy a Wide Range of Benefits Such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive remuneration of $38.84/hour, with opportunities for overtime in alignment with the on-call roster
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight work schedule
- Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID-19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Desirable: Proficiency in using various hand and power tools.
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse team, including other technicians, managers, and healthcare professionals.
Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential: Valid driver's license
Desirable: Willingness and ability to work after hours or on weekends for emergency maintenance as needed or requested.
Desirable: Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing safety procedures.
Essential: Are you eligible to work within Australia?
Essential: Expertise in a wide range of carpentry tasks.
Essential: Ability to troubleshoot complex carpentry-related problems.
Essential: Relevant carpentry certifications or trade school qualifications
