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Are you are highly motivated Handyperson seeking your next opportunity? Enjoy a range of wonderful benefits as part of the Inverell Hospital Maintenace team!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Remuneration: $50,640.87 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ222396

Handyperson - Maintenance
Inverell Hospital

About the role:
As the Handyperson in the Maintenance department you will be responsible for providing assistance to the trade staff in carrying out maintenance work to ensure an efficient and safe workplace. You will also assist trade staff in the repair and service of equipment and carry out planned and preventative maintenance on equipment, plant, machinery and facilities to ensure adequate and safe equipment is available and perform the relevant duties that may be required by the Maintenance Manager or Deputy Maintenance Manager such as using the fork lift and pick up and delivery of goods and materials locally if required.

This role will see you working within the dedicated Maintenance Team working alongside skilled tradesmen covering the Inverell Hospital & Inverell Community Health Facility and also external sites at Tingha, Ashford, Warialda & Bingara.

About you:
You are a highly motivated individual with previous experience in grounds keeping/maintenance and handyperson skills. You have fantastic communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Why Inverell?
If you are looking for a change of scenery and somewhere with plenty to do, see and experience, then Inverell is a wonderful and underrated option! Enjoy a range of exciting outdoor experiences and unique boutique shopping, arts and culture, along with a range of food and wine options!

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia. 
If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.

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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 Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18th April 2021